MarynkavsChinook

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

Marynka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.5–12%

Beta acid

10–13%

Total oil

1.8–3.3 mL

Poland

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 Marynka

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Grapefruit

Only in Marynka

HayLicoriceLemonAniseEarthyHerbalCitrus

Only in Chinook

PineResinSpicyDankCannabis

Property

PropertyMarynkaChinook
Alpha acid7.5–12%11.5–15%
Beta acid10–13%3–4%
Co-humulone26–33%27–35%
Total oil1.8–3.3 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene28–31%20–30%
Humulene33–36%18–24%
Caryophyllene10–13%9–11%
Farnesene1–3%0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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