Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Tropica
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Dank
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyCannabis
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropical
Property
| Property | Chinook | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | - |
| Humulene | 18–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |