Chinook Hops

Characteristics

Chinook hops were developed in the early 1980s in Washington state by the USDA as a variant of the Goldings Hop. Typically used for bittering (12 to 14% AAU), Chinook imparts a rich, pronounced aroma with a citrus component. If employed later in the boil, Chinook imparts a herbal, almost smoky aroma.

Specifications

Typical Use : Primarily Bittering but can be used as aroma
Alpha Acid : 12 to 14% AAU
Origination : USA
Characteristics : Rich, herbal, smoky
Styles : Pale Ale, Wheat, Porter, Stout
Similar Hops : Brewers Gold, Nugget, Galena
Commercial Examples : Arrogant Bastard, Sierra Nevada Celebration

Hop-O-Meter

Hop Characteristics Unavailable

All Grain Recipe - Arrogant Bastard Clone ::: 1.065 / 1.014 (5 Gal)

Grain Bill

12 lbs - 2 Row Malt
1.25 lbs. - Crystal (100 to 120 L range)

Hop Schedule

1.25 oz - Chinook (60 min.)
1 oz - Chinook (30 min.)
1 oz - Chinook at FlameOut

Yeast

White Labs California Ale Yeast (WLP001)

Mash/Sparge/Boil

Mash at 152° to 154° for 60 min.
Sparge as usual
Cool and ferment at 68° to 72°