ZagravavsChinook

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

Zagrava

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4–7%

Beta acid

8–12%

Total oil

2–3 mL

Ukraine

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 Zagrava

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Chinook

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Zagrava

HerbalFruityFloral

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis

Property

PropertyZagravaChinook
Alpha acid4–7%11.5–15%
Beta acid8–12%3–4%
Co-humulone24–28%27–35%
Total oil2–3 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene30–50%20–30%
Humulene14–16%18–24%
Caryophyllene7–8%9–11%
Farnesene12–18%0–1%
OriginUkraineUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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