Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 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 Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusApricotLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Medusa | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |