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| General Hop Characteristics
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| Country of Origin:
| USA (USDA)
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| Noble:
| No
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| Uses:
| bittering
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| Beer styles:
| Stout, Porter
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| Substitutions:
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 12-14 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 3-4 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 29-35 %
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| Myrcene:
| 35-40 %
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| Humulene:
| 18-25 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 9-11 %
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| Farnesene:
| less than 1 %
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| Total Oil:
| 0.7-2.7 (sources vary) %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
| 65-70
|
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| Growing Characteristics
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| Yield:
| high
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| Harvest:
| mid to late season
|
|
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.
