Dr. RudivsChinook

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

Dr. Rudi

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12%

Beta acid

7–8.5%

Total oil

1.3–1.6 mL

New Zealand

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 Dr. Rudi

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

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

ResinPine

Only in Dr. Rudi

Lemongrass

Only in Chinook

GrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Property

PropertyDr. RudiChinook
Alpha acid10–12%11.5–15%
Beta acid7–8.5%3–4%
Co-humulone36–39%27–35%
Total oil1.3–1.6 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene28–30%20–30%
Humulene33–34%18–24%
Caryophyllene9–11%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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