Chinook hops – 5 kg

Chinook Hops 5kg:

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 grown in popularity as a dual‑purpose hop within the craft brewing community thanks to its spicy and resinous aromatic characteristics.

The 5kg format is perfect for the brewhouse size of brewpubs.

Organoleptic properties:

• - Country of origin: USA
• - Alpha acids: 11 to 15%
• - Beta acids: 3 to 4.5%
• - Total oils: 1.0 to 2.5%
• - β-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%

Beer styles best suited for Chinook hops:

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

Possible alternatives:

• Columbus