A versatile American hop with a complex aroma of pine, citrus (grapefruit), and floral notes, offering earthy, spicy, and tropical fruit flavours. It’s popular for IPA and Pale Ale styles.
Key Characterisitics:
Alpha Acid: 11-14%
Harvest Year: 2022
Country of Origin: United States
Aroma & flavour Profile:
Chinook hops are known for their distinct pine, citrus (grapefruit), and floral aromas. They also carry earthy, spicy, and resinous qualities with a hint of tropical fruit like pineapple.
Common Beer Styles:
IPA,
Pale Ale,
Imperial IPA,
APA,
Stout
Usage:
Versatile in both bittering and flavour/aroma. Often used in American-style Pale Ales and IPAs for their strong hop presence.