Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 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 Northdown
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineSpicy
Only in Northdown
FloralCedarBerry
Only in Chinook
ResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Northdown | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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