Chinook (US) 11-15% AA Pellet Hops, 2 oz

Aroma: Grapefruit, Pine, Berry

Secondary descriptors: Tropical, StoneFruit, Sweet Fruit, Spicy, Smokey, Earthy

Alpha Acids: 11-15%

Beta Acids: 3-4.5%

Cohumulone: 26-31%

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.

Possible substitutes: Nugget, Columbus, Northern Brewer, Galena