Chinook hops have a strong and distinctive pine-like aroma and flavour that is not common among other varieties. They are also somewhat spicy with a mild fruitiness similar to that of other Northwest hops (Cascade, Columbus, Centennial), though not as strong. A high alpha acid hop with a very unusual aroma profile. The New Zealand terroir tends to give this hop a fruitier, less woody character than the US-grown one.

Aroma notes: Pine, herbal, subtle grapefruit

Alpha Acids         12.1 – 12.2%

Beta Acids           7.6%

Cohumulone      29 – 34% of Alpha Acids

Total Oil               0.9 ml oil per 100 g cone weight

Myrcene              38.5%

Humulene           17.3%

Caryophyllene   7.6%

Farnesene           0.1%

Citrus-Piney Fraction 7.5%

Floral Estery Fraction 4%