TriumphvsChinook

Triumph and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Triumph

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.8 mL

United States

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Triumph

  • 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

SpicyPine

Only in Triumph

OrangePeachLimeFruityCitrus

Only in Chinook

ResinGrapefruitDankCannabis

Property

PropertyTriumphChinook
Alpha acid9–12%11.5–15%
Beta acid3–5%3–4%
Co-humulone22–26%27–35%
Total oil0.8–1.8 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene25–40%20–30%
Humulene28–34%18–24%
Caryophyllene8–10%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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