Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 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 Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Chinook
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pekko
PleasantFloralCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Pekko | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 20–28% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–20% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |