Mount RainiervsChinook
Mount Rainier and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 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 Mount Rainier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicoriceFloralCitrus
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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