ChinookvsZagrava

Chinook and Zagrava 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

Zagrava

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4–7%

Beta acid

8–12%

Total oil

2–3 mL

Ukraine

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

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

When to pick Zagrava

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis

Only in Zagrava

HerbalFruityFloral

Property

PropertyChinookZagrava
Alpha acid11.5–15%4–7%
Beta acid3–4%8–12%
Co-humulone27–35%24–28%
Total oil1–2.7 mL2–3 mL
Myrcene20–30%30–50%
Humulene18–24%14–16%
Caryophyllene9–11%7–8%
Farnesene0–1%12–18%
OriginUnited StatesUkraine
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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