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
Alpha acid
9–10.5%
Beta acid
4.7–5.1%
Total oil
1.3–2 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 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
| Property | Falconer's Flight 7CS | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10.5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–5.1% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 48% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 13–18% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |