Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Zythos
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineGrapefruit
Only in Chinook
ResinSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Zythos
TangerineCitrusFloralTropical
Property
| Property | Chinook | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |