OlympicvsChinook

Olympic and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Olympic

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10.6–13.8%

Beta acid

3.8–6.1%

Total oil

0.86–2.55 mL

United States

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Olympic

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Olympic

Citrus

Only in Chinook

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Property

PropertyOlympicChinook
Alpha acid10.6–13.8%11.5–15%
Beta acid3.8–6.1%3–4%
Co-humulone31%27–35%
Total oil0.86–2.55 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene45–55%20–30%
Humulene9–13%18–24%
Caryophyllene7–12%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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