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Pedigree: Chinook was bred by crossing Petham Golding with the USDA 63012 male and was released in May 1985. A high alpha acid hop with a wonderful herbal, almost smoky character when used as an aromatic during the last few minutes of the boil. Excellent for hopping American-style Pale Ales, especially those brewed to higher gravities. Although popular in American style beers it extends itself well to Seasonal Ales, and darker beers including Porter, Stout, and Barley Wines. It has a heavy aroma, and somewhat spicy bouquet. Some piney and herbal notes will be evident in a fresh batch. A good, all-purpose hop.
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General Trade Perception: Aroma variety with a well balanced bittering potential. Good for dry hopping.
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Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Northern Brewer, Nugget, Galena, Cluster.
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Beer Styles: American style ales - Pale Ale, IPA, porter and barley wine.
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Maturity: Mid-season.
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Yield: 1,600 - 2,200 kg./ha or 1,430 - 1,960 lb./ac.
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Growth Habit: Good.
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Disease Reaction: Some resistance to common diseases, susceptible to Powdery Mildew
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Pickability: Good.
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Lupulin: Moderate amount, yellow in colour.
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Cone Structure: Compact, medium sized.
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Aroma: Pine, Resiny, spicy, mild citrus.
| Alpha Acids(%) |
12.0 - 14.0
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Beta Acids (%) |
3.0 - 4.0
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| Alpha/Beta Ratio |
3.5 : 1
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Co-Humulone (%) |
29 - 34
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| Humulone |
-
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Storage (% lost) |
30 - 35
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| Oil Content (mls/100g) |
1.5 - 2.5
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Humulene ( % in oil) |
20 - 25
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| Caryophyllene |
9 - 11
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Hum/Cary Ratio |
-
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| Farnesene |
< 1.0
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Myrcene |
35 - 40
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