Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbia
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Columbia
PineappleLemonCitrusNoblePungent
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Columbia | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 15–19% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |