Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pilot
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Pilot
LemonMarmalade
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Pilot | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11.5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 28–37% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–40% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 3–6% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |