USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 mL
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 USDA 008
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
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in USDA 008
FloralCitrusSweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | USDA 008 | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.1–11.1% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–3.3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 25–26% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.6–1.7 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 6–7% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 48–49% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 16–17% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |