Chinook, 2 Oz.

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.

Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, spice, and pine.

• Alpha Acid: 11.5 – 15%
• Beta Acid: 3 – 4%
• Co-humulone: 27 – 31%
• Total Oil: 1 – 2.5 mL/100g
• B-Pinene: 0.3 – 0.5% of total oil
• Myrcene: 20 – 30% of total oil
• Linalool: 0.3 – 0.5% of total oil
• Caryophyllene: 9 – 11% of total oil
• Farnesene: < 1.0% of total oil
• Humulene: 18 – 24% of total oil
• Geraniol: 0.7 – 1% of total oil