Wild WolfvsChinook

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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

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 Wild Wolf

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Property

PropertyWild WolfChinook
Alpha acid8.25%11.5–15%
Beta acid5.88%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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