Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Waimea
Alpha acid
14.5–19%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.3 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Waimea
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Chinook
ResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Waimea
CitrusMandarinHerbalTangerine
Property
| Property | Chinook | Waimea |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 14.5–19% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–6% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |