ChinookvsYQH-1380

Chinook and YQH-1380 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

YQH-1380

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.3–11%

Beta acid

6.8–7%

Total oil

1.3–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick YQH-1380

  • 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 YQH-1380

PineappleGuavaLimePeachOrange

Property

PropertyChinookYQH-1380
Alpha acid11.5–15%9.3–11%
Beta acid3–4%6.8–7%
Co-humulone27–35%32–33%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1.3–2 mL
Myrcene20–30%67–68%
Humulene18–24%9–10%
Caryophyllene9–11%4–5%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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