Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
YQH-1380
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
| Property | Chinook | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |