LawtonvsChinook

Lawton (bittering) and Chinook (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Lawton

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–4%

Beta acid

3–3.2%

Total oil

-

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 Lawton

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Dank

Only in Lawton

PungentWoodyEarthy

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyCannabis

Property

PropertyLawtonChinook
Alpha acid3.5–4%11.5–15%
Beta acid3–3.2%3–4%
Co-humulone-27–35%
Total oil-1–2.7 mL
Myrcene-20–30%
Humulene-18–24%
Caryophyllene-9–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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