Sticky Fingers BlendvsChinook

Sticky Fingers Blend and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyDank

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruityEarthy

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitCannabis

Property

PropertySticky Fingers BlendChinook
Alpha acid11.92%11.5–15%
Beta acid4.59%3–4%
Co-humulone28–29%27–35%
Total oil-1–2.7 mL
Myrcene-20–30%
Humulene-18–24%
Caryophyllene-9–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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