StratavsChinook

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

Strata

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–12.5%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

2.3–3.5 mL

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 Strata

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CannabisGrapefruitDank

Only in Strata

Passion fruitStrawberryMusty

Only in Chinook

PineResinSpicy

Property

PropertyStrataChinook
Alpha acid11–12.5%11.5–15%
Beta acid5–7%3–4%
Co-humulone21%27–35%
Total oil2.3–3.5 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene52–65%20–30%
Humulene22–30%18–24%
Caryophyllene5–13%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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