Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Triskel
Alpha acid
3–9%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Triskel
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Triskel
FloralSweetCaramelFruityCitrus
Property
| Property | Chinook | Triskel |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 3–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 55–61% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |