WillamettevsChinook
Willamette and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 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 Willamette
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Willamette | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7.2% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.6 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 20–27% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 5–6% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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