Yakima GoldvsChinook
Yakima Gold and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yakima Gold
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 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 Yakima Gold
- 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
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Yakima Gold
SmoothLemon
Only in Chinook
PineResinSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Yakima Gold | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–8% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |