YQH-1380vsChinook

YQH-1380 and Chinook are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

YQH-1380

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.3–11%

Beta acid

6.8–7%

Total oil

1.3–2 mL

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 YQH-1380

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in YQH-1380

PineappleGuavaLimePeachOrange

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Property

PropertyYQH-1380Chinook
Alpha acid9.3–11%11.5–15%
Beta acid6.8–7%3–4%
Co-humulone32–33%27–35%
Total oil1.3–2 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene67–68%20–30%
Humulene9–10%18–24%
Caryophyllene4–5%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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