ChinookvsWild Wolf

Chinook and Wild Wolf 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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Wild Wolf

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Property

PropertyChinookWild Wolf
Alpha acid11.5–15%8.25%
Beta acid3–4%5.88%
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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