Chinook System

Origin
US
Uses
Bittering
Description
A high alpha-acids hop with an acceptable aroma profile.
Aroma
Medium intensity, spicy, piney, distinctive grapefruit
Styles
US Style Pale Ale, IPA, Stout, Porter, Barley Wine, Lagers
Typical AA
13.0%
Storagability
67% AA remaining after 6 months at 20°C
Substitutes
Centennial, Columbus, Nugget, Northern Brewer or Target
Used in
19 Recipes
Top Styles
4 x 10A American Pale Ale, 3 x 14C Imperial IPA, 2 x 14A English IPA, 1 x 5B Traditional Bock and 1 x 1C Premium American Lager
Alpha Acid
12.0-14.0%
Beta Acid
3.0-4.0%
Cohumulone
29.0-34.0%
Humulene
20.0-25.0%
Caryphyllene
9.0-11.0%
Farnesene
<1.0%
Myrcene
35.0-40.0%
Total Oil
1.5-2.5%