ChinookvsTriplePearl
Chinook and TriplePearl are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick TriplePearl
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
ResinSpicy
Only in Chinook
PineGrapefruitDankCannabis
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeCitrusZestMelonBlack currantSandalwoodCedarFloral
Property
| Property | Chinook | TriplePearl |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 10–11.2% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 21–55% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.8–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 39–55% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 7–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |