Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
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 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
| Property | Lawton | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.2% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | - | 27–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–30% |
| Humulene | - | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |