Chinook Hops – USA

Chinook – will add 12%-14% alpha acid content to your hops schedule.

It is a dual purpose alpha variety, and is good for the beginning of the boil, or mid-additions in brewing.

Chinook is popular in American style beers such as Pale Ale and India Pale ale, but 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.

Hop Type: Dual purpose

Alpha Acid: 12-14%

Possibility of Substitution: Galena, Eroica, Brewer’s Gold, Nugget, Bullion

Typically used for: Ales, Porters, Pale Ales, India Pale Ales, Stouts, Barley Wines