TropicavsChinook

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

Tropica

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.8%

Beta acid

3%

Total oil

-

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 Tropica

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Dank

Only in Tropica

PineappleMandarinOrangeTropical

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyCannabis

Property

PropertyTropicaChinook
Alpha acid8.8%11.5–15%
Beta acid3%3–4%
Co-humulone-27–35%
Total oil-1–2.7 mL
Myrcene-20–30%
Humulene-18–24%
Caryophyllene-9–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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