Mistral
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3.1–3.8%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
France
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mistral
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mistral
CitrusFloralMelonGrapesWinePearPassion fruitKumquatMango
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Mistral | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–3.8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 29–39% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–65% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |