DanavsChinook

Dana and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Dana

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.2–13%

Beta acid

2.7–6%

Total oil

0.9–1.6 mL

Slovenia

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Dana

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pine

Only in Dana

FloralCitrus

Only in Chinook

ResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Property

PropertyDanaChinook
Alpha acid7.2–13%11.5–15%
Beta acid2.7–6%3–4%
Co-humulone22–31%27–35%
Total oil0.9–1.6 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene35–53%20–30%
Humulene20–27%18–24%
Caryophyllene4–8%9–11%
Farnesene6–9%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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