Styrian WolfvsChinook
Styrian Wolf and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Wolf
Alpha acid
10–18.5%
Beta acid
2.1–6%
Total oil
0.7–4.5 mL
Slovenia
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Wolf
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Chinook
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Wolf
MangoPassion fruitLemongrassElderflowerVioletFloralFruityCoconut
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Styrian Wolf | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–18.5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–6% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 22–23% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 5–9% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |