Triskel
Alpha acid
3–9%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
France
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Triskel
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Triskel
FloralSweetCaramelFruityCitrus
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Triskel | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–9% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–61% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |