Chinook - Hopslist

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.

Released in 1985, Chinook has recently grown in popularity, particularly among craft breweries. Currently, they’re commercially featured alone in Stone’s Arrogant Bastard and in addition to Cascade and Centennial in Sierra Nevada’s Celebration Ale – a brew famous for its piney, citrusy character.

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Also Known As
Characteristics	Bouquet of pine and spice
Purpose	Bittering & Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition	12%-14%
Beta Acid Composition	3%-4%
Co-Humulone Composition	29%-34%
Country
Cone Size	Medium
Cone Density	Compact
Seasonal Maturity	Mid to late
Yield Amount	1700-2230 kg/hectare (1520-2000 lbs/acre)
Growth Rate	Moderate to high
Resistant to
Susceptible to
Storability	Retains 68%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Ease of Harvest	Difficult
Total Oil Composition	1.5-2.7 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition	35%-40%
Humulene Oil Composition	18%-25%
Caryophyllene Oil	9%-11%
Farnesene Oil	0%-1%
Substitutes	Galena, Eroica, Nugget, Bullion, Columbus, Northern Brewer, Target
Style Guide	Winter Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Lager, Barley Wine, American Lager, American Ale