Sun
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4.5–7%
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 Sun
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Chinook
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sun
Herbal
Only in Chinook
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Property
| Property | Sun | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 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 | Bittering | Dual purpose |