CHINOOK
BREWING QUALITY
A high alpha acid hop with a very unusual aroma profile. Chinook has a very strong grapefruit character in both the rub of the hop and in the beer. Ideal for one-off and seasonal specials.
ORIGIN / HISTORY
Developed from a cross between a Petham Golding and a US selected male with high alpha acids and good storage ability. Released in 1985 and is becoming increasingly more popular.
AGRONOMICS
Maturing mid to late season. Tolerant to infection with Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus, moderately tolerant to downy mildew. Not excessively sensitive to insects.
Possible Substitutions:
Northern Brewer, First Gold, Perle
OIL COMPONENTS
| Total Oil | 1.5 – 2.7 mls/100 grams |
| Caryophyllene | 9 - 11% of whole oil |
| Farnesene | <1% of whole oil |
| Humulene | 18 - 25% of whole oil |
| Myrcene | 20 - 40% of total oil |
ACID COMPONENTS
| Alpha Acids | 11 - 15% w/w |
| Beta Acids | 3 – 4% w/w |
| Cohumulone | 29 – 35% of alpha acids |