Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Vista
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Vista
TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenCitrusSweetFloral
Property
| Property | Chinook | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 29–31% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |