Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Zenith
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Zenith
FloralCitrus
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Zenith | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 51–53% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |