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Chelan
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About
Chelan is a privately patented bittering hop and daughter to Galena. Developed by John I. Haas, Inc. and grown exclusively in Washington State, it was released in 1994 and has found popular use in male styles of ales - particularly American style ales.
Origin
Developed by the John I Haas, Inc. breeding company and released in 1994.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
StrawberryYoghurtCreamStrongBrutish BitternessBlackcurrantGrapefruitSpicyMildFloralCitrusFruity
Recommended Beer Styles
American Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
45-55%
Humulene
12-15%
Caryophyllene
9-12%
Farnesene
≥1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid12.0 - 15.5%
Beta Acid8.5 - 11.5%
Co-Humulone33-35%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.5-1.9 mL/100g
HSI0.2
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Usebittering
StorabilityRetains 80% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)