Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Yeoman
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.7–2.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Yeoman
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Yeoman
NobleCitrus
Property
| Property | Chinook | Yeoman |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 25% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.7–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |