Chinook
Hop Variety Characteristics and Specifications

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Hop Variety Description

Released in 1985, Chinook was developed from a cross between a Petham Golding and the US male 63012.A high alpha acid hop with an intense aroma profile. Chinook has a very strong grapefruit character in both the rub of the hop and in the beer.

Hop Variety Tech Specs

Alpha Range: 11-15%
Beta Range: 11-15%
Cohumulone Range: 29-35%
Total Oil: 10.5-20.5ml/100g
Flavour Intensity: 9

Oil Composition

Myrcene: 20-30%
Humulene: 18-25%
Farsene: <1%

In THe Beer

Citrus
woody
spice
Citrus
woody
spice

In The Rub

grapefruit
lemon
pine
grapefruit
lemon
pine

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