Southern PromisevsChinook
Southern Promise and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Promise
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityWoodyBerryCitrusFloral
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Southern Promise | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–14.5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.6–5.8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–22% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 21–25% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |