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Chinook
CHI

United States

Released in 1985 through a breeding program in Washington, Chinook hops have been a popular choice with brewers for decades. Bred from an English Goldings variant and a male high in alpha acids, Chinook was typically used for bitterness. Craft brewers, however, have given it new life as an aroma hop by capitalizing on its citrusy and herbal aroma profile! Chinook hops work well in everything from American pale ales and IPAs to porters and stouts.

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Typical Aroma Profile

 

In its raw state, this hop has a herbal, almost smoky character which is reminiscent of tarragon, juniper, basil and lavender. It is held together with well-balanced citrus and sweet fruit notes, including grapefruit, orange, kiwi and passion fruit.

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CULTIVATION AREA
United States
ALPHA-ACIDS*
10.7 - 15 %
BETA-ACIDS
up to 3.7 %
TOTAL OIL
up to 2.5 ml/100g
MYRCENE
12 - 30 %
CARYOPHYLLENE (% OF TOTAL OIL)
6.7 - 11 %
FARNESEN (% OF TOTAL OIL)
up to 6.2 %
LINALOOL
0.3 - 0.9 %
GERANIOL (% OF TOTAL OIL)
0.1 - 1.5 %
HUMULENE
14.3 - 26.4 %

*Alpha acids are determined by conductometric titration (EBC 7.4) in Europe, by spectrophotometry (ASBC Hops-6) in the USA. Oil composition is determined by gas chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.12).

All values represent the medium range of the last 4 years. Be aware that specifically the alpha and oil values can vary in a broad range depending on the relevant crop year.

Ancestry

Cross between Petham Golding and USDA selected male with high alpha.

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Aroma & Flavor

Incognito®

Flowable and perfect for late hopping with minimum process loss.

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