Pacific JadevsChinook
Pacific Jade and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chinook
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Pacific Jade
CitrusHerbalBlack currant
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |