Newport
Alpha acid
10.5–17%
Beta acid
5.5–9.1%
Total oil
1.3–3.6 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 Newport
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Chinook
- 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 Newport
WineBalsamicCitrusEarthy
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Newport | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–17% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–9.1% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 36–38% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.3–3.6 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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