Description
Chinook hops are suitable for any stage of the boil. They are not only a natural for American-style Pale Ales and IPAs, but they also find their way into seasonal ales, barley wine and some porters and stouts. The variety is a cross between Petham Golding and a USDA male and features a pine-like, spicy bouquet with robust flavours of grapefruit.
Released in 1985, Chinook has recently grown in popularity, particularly among craft breweries. Currently, they are commercially featured alone in Stones Arrogant Bastard and in addition to Cascade and Centennial in Sierra Nevadas Celebration Ale a brew famous for its piney, citrusy character.
| Characteristics |
Bouquet of pine and spice |
| Purpose |
Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid |
12%-14% |
| Origin |
US |
| Substitutes |
Columbus, Northern Brewer, Target |
| Styles |
Winter Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Lager, Barley Wine, American Lager, American Ale |
