Chinook

Alpha Acid

10.0 - 14.0

Description

Moderately high alpha-acid bittering hop. Has a notably high amount of alpha-acid to beta-acid content. Chinook imparts distinct pine-like flavors similar to Simcoe. Chinook can also be subtly spicy and grapefruit-like.

Possible Substitutes

Simcoe, Columbus, and Northern Brewer

Chemical Composition

Alpha Acids:	10 - 14	%
Beta Acids:	3 - 4	%
Alpha:Beta Ratio:	3.4
Cohumulone:	29 - 35	(% alpha-acids)
Essential Oils:	1.7 - 2.7	%
Myrcene:	35 - 40	(% essential oils)
Caryophyllene:	9 - 11	(% essential oils)
Humulene:	18 - 23	(% essential oils)
Farnesene:	0 - 1	(% essential oils)