General Hop Characteristics
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Country of Origin:
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USA (USDA)
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Noble:
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No
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Uses:
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bittering
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Beer styles:
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stout, porter
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Substitutions:
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Chemical Composition
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Alpha Acids:
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12-14 %
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Beta Acids:
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3-4 %
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Cohumulone:
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29-35 %
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Myrcene:
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35-40 %
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Humulene:
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18-25 %
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Caryophyllene:
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9-11 %
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Farnesene:
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less than 1 %
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Total Oil:
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0.7-2.7 (sources vary) %
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Storage
(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):
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65-70 %
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Growing Characteristics
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Yield:
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high
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Harvest:
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mid to late season
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
Released in 1985, Chinook is a strong bittering hop derived from Petham Golding, one of the English Golding hops. It is used in stouts and porters for its heavy spicy aroma.