Sultana (Denali)vsChinook
Sultana (Denali) and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sultana (Denali)
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–7%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
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 Sultana (Denali)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
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
Shared aromas
PineSpicy
Only in Sultana (Denali)
PineappleCitrusLemonTropical
Only in Chinook
ResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Sultana (Denali) | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–7% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 15–17% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |