Description
Profile: 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
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