ChinookvsTropica

Chinook and Tropica are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Tropica

Dual purpose

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

PropertyChinookTropica
Alpha acid11.5–15%8.8%
Beta acid3–4%3%
Co-humulone27–35%-
Total oil1–2.7 mL-
Myrcene20–30%-
Humulene18–24%-
Caryophyllene9–11%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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