Hop

Chinook

Alpha Range:: 11.5 - 15
Beta Range:: 3 - 4
HSI:: 0
Primary Purpose:: All-Purpose
Origin:: United States
Aroma Description:: Grapefruit, spice, and pine.
Notes:: Developed by the USDA breeding program in Washington State and released in 1985 as a high alpha bittering variety, Chinook is a cross between Petham Golding and a USDA male. In recent years, it has found favor as a dual purpose hop in the craft brewing community as a result of its spice and pine aroma characteristics.