Pahto
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 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 Pahto
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pahto
NeutralHerbalEarthyCleanSmooth
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Pahto | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17–20% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 26–32% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–72% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 8–11% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–6% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |