ChinookvsWhitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Chinook and Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Alpha acid
5.4–7.7%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
EarthyFloralSweetHerbal
Property
| Property | Chinook | Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 5.4–7.7% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 35–43% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 19–27% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 35–42% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |