Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitSpicy
Only in Taiheke
CitrusTropicalLemonLimeFloral
Only in Chinook
PineResinDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |