Marco PolovsChinook
Marco Polo and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Marco Polo
Alpha acid
12–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
-
China
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Marco Polo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chinook
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Marco Polo
GooseberryOreganoElderflower
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Marco Polo | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–13% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |