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Chinook
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About
Chinook hops are suitable for any stage of the boil. They're not only a natural for American-style Pale Ales and IPAs, but they also find their way into seasonal ales, barley wine and some porters and stouts. The variety is a cross between Petham Golding and a USDA male and features a pine-like, spicy bouquet with robust flavors of grapefruit.
Origin
Developed from a cross between a Petham Golding and a US selected male with high alpha acids. Released in 1985 and becoming increasingly more popular.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
Red BerriesFennelBasilElderberryLycheeGrapefruitLemonPineResinSpicyDankCannabis
Recommended Beer Styles
Winter AlePale AleIndia Pale AlePorterStoutLagerBarley WineAmerican LagerAmerican Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
35-40%
Humulene
18-25%
Caryophyllene
9-11%
Farnesene
0-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid12.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid3.0 - 4.0%
Co-Humulone29-34%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.5-2.7 mL/100g
HSI0.31
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 68%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)