Chinook - 1lb (454g)


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Chinook was developed by the USDA breeding program in Washington State and released in 1985 as a high alpha bittering variety, Chinook is a cross between Petham Golding and a USDA male. In recent years, it has found favor as a dual purpose hop in the craft brewing community as a result of its spice and pine aroma characteristics.

Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, spice, and pine.

Possible substitutions include Brewers Gold, Columbus, Galena, Nugget, Northern Brewer, Eroica

Alpha Acid 11.5 - 15%
Beta Acid 3 - 4%
Co-humulone 27 - 31%
Total Oil 1 - 2.5 mL/100g
B-Pinene 0.3 - 0.5% of total oil
Myrcene 20 - 30% of total oil
Linalool 0.3 - 0.5% of total oil
Caryophyllene 9 - 11% of total oil
Farnesene < 1.0% of total oil
Humulene 18 - 24% of total oil
Geraniol 0.7 - 1% of total oil