Chinook hops are suitable for any stage of the boil. They’re 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.
Characteristics | Resinous, apricot, grapefruit, pineapple |
Usage | Dual Purpose |
Alpha Acid | 10.0% – 15.0% |
Beta Acid | 3.0% – 5.0% |
Co-Humulone | |
Total Oil | 1.8 – 2.2 mL/100g |
Myrcene | |
Humulene | |
Caryophyllene | |
Farnesene | |
Substitutes | Galena, Eroica, Nugget, Bullion, Columbus, Northern Brewer, Target |
Style Guide | Winter Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Lager, Barley Wine, American Lager, American Ale |