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
Alpha acid
11.92%
Beta acid
4.59%
Total oil
-
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 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
| Property | Sticky Fingers Blend | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.92% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.59% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 28–29% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–30% |
| Humulene | - | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |