Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 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 Multihead
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Multihead
CitrusTropicalPeach
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Multihead | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4.5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 45% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | - | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |