Nobility BlendvsChinook
Nobility Blend and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- 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 Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloral
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |