Falconer's Flight 7CSvsChinook

Falconer's Flight 7CS and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Falconer's Flight 7CS

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–10.5%

Beta acid

4.7–5.1%

Total oil

1.3–2 mL

United States

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 Falconer's Flight 7CS

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Falconer's Flight 7CS

FruityCitrusEarthy

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis

Property

PropertyFalconer's Flight 7CSChinook
Alpha acid9–10.5%11.5–15%
Beta acid4.7–5.1%3–4%
Co-humulone48%27–35%
Total oil1.3–2 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene40–55%20–30%
Humulene13–18%18–24%
Caryophyllene7–10%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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