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