Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zenith
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Zenith
FloralCitrus
Property
| Property | Chinook | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 25% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 51–53% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 18–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |