Best Chinook sub?

elproducto · 03-18-2011, 06:08 PM

Looking to do the byo clone for Ranger IPA and chinook is the bittering hop. I have nugget, willamette, northern brewer, Columbus and many more. Which is the best sub?

**johnnybrew** · 03-18-2011, 06:18 PM

There are tons of sources out there...

http://www.brew365.com/hop_substitution_chart.php
http://www.byo.com/resources/hops
http://www.thebitterbrewer.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=80
http://shouldibrewthat.com/beer/hop-substitution-chart/

Just Google 'hop substitution'.

Brew on!

elproducto · 03-18-2011, 06:26 PM

Thanks I'm well aware of all of those, was looking for someone with actual experience.

permo · 03-18-2011, 06:32 PM

out of those, I would use columbus....

I assume you are using simcoe at 30 and cascade for flameout and dry hopping....along with a good percentage of sugar?

**samc** · 03-18-2011, 06:32 PM

Columbus would be my choice, with the same AA I doubt you would know the difference with most of the bittering hops in a hoppy IPA.

elproducto · 03-18-2011, 06:41 PM

Columbus it is. I'll adjust the bu's in beersmith. I was going to just use nugget but I love Ranger so I'd like it to be close

permo · 03-18-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elproducto

Columbus it is. I'll adjust the bu's in beersmith. I was going to just use nugget but I love Ranger so I'd like it to be close

The most important part will be getting the flavor and aroma hops correct, and also the dry finish. They claim to use a neutral yeast strain in additon to 2# table sugar for a five gallon batch.

elproducto · 03-18-2011, 06:48 PM

Yep using 1056 and the 2pounds of sugar

dirty_martini · 03-18-2011, 08:46 PM

i wouldve chosen nugget over columbus to replace chinook, but at bittering...i wouldnt worry too much

**AZ_IPA** · 03-18-2011, 08:48 PM

I would agree that either nugget or columbus would be acceptable...