Chinook Hops 1kg Yakima Chief Hops:

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 gained popularity as a dual-purpose hop in the craft brewing community due to its spicy and pine aroma characteristics.

The 1kg format is ideal for the brewing room dimensions of Brewpubs.

Organoleptic Properties:

• - Country of Origin: USA
• - Alpha Acids: 11 to 15%
• - Beta Acids: 3 to 4.5%
• - Total Oil: 1.0 to 2.5%
• - B-Pinene: 0.4 to 0.7%
• - Myrcene: 25 to 40%
• - Linalool: 0.3 to 0.5%
• - Caryophyllene: 6.5 to 11%
• - Humulene: 15 to 20%
• - Farnesene: 0.1 to 0.8%
• - Geraniol: 0.5 to 2%

Preferred Beer Styles for Chinook Hops:

• - American Wheat Ale
• - India Pale Ale
• - Pale Ale
• - Cascadian Dark Ale

Possible Alternatives:

• Columbus