ChinookvsYakima Gold
Chinook and Yakima Gold 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
Yakima Gold
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
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 Yakima Gold
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Chinook
PineResinSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Yakima Gold
SmoothLemon
Property
| Property | Chinook | Yakima Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 7–8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–12% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |