Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 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 Wakatu
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Wakatu
FloralLimeTropicalZest
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Wakatu | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 8–8.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 28–30% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–36% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |