Chinook Hops

Chinook Hop Profile

Chinook hops are a product of the USDA breeding program in Washington State. It was originally bred as a bittering hop back in 1985, but has recently been recognized as a dual-purpose hop that is well rounded and suited for many different styles. It has predominately spicy and piney characteristics that transfer through into the flavor and aroma. Chinook also contributes bright grapefruit notes that accentuate its clean bitterness.

Chinook hops are noted for their higher Geraniol content, which is biotransformed by yeast into Citronellol a highly-sought-after aroma compound in fruit-forward IPAs. This is just one of the reasons why we recommend Chinook as one of the Top Hops For Hazy IPAs.

CHINOOK HOP BREWING VALUES

Aroma: Fruity, Piney, Spicy, and similar to cascade.
Alpha Acid: 12.0 to 14.0%
Typical Usage: Dual purpose
Cohumulone (% of Alpha Acids): 29 – 35%
Total Oil (mL/100g): 1.7 – 2.7
Myrcene (% of Total Oil): 35 – 40
Humulene (% of Total Oil): 18 – 23
Caryophyllene (% of Total Oil): 9 – 11
Farnesene (% of Total Oil): <1

CHINOOK HOP SUBSTITUTIONS 

Chinook hops carry a lot of the same characteristics as Columbus, Nugget, and Warrior, making these hops the perfect candidates for substitutions. Their high Alpha Acids are great for IPA and American style ales.