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CHINOOK |
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| Brewing Quality |
A high alpha acid hop with a very unusual aroma profile. Released in 1985 and becoming increasingly more popular, Chinook has a very strong grapefruit character in both the rub of the hop and in the beer. Ideal for one-off and seasonal specials |
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| Origin/History |
Developed from a cross between a Petham Golding and a US selected male with high alpha acids and good storageability. |
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| Agronomics |
Maturing mid to late season. The cones are long, medium compact with outward turning petals. Tolerant to infection with Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus, moderately tolerant to Downy Mildew. Not excessively sensitive to insects. |
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| Analytical Information |
| Alpha Acid % |
10-15 |
| Beta Acid % |
3.0-4.0 |
| Co-humulone (%A.Acid) |
29-34 |
| Total Oil % |
1.5-2.5 |
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| Oil Composition |
| Caryophyllene |
9-11% |
| Farnesene |
<1% |
| Humulene |
20-25% |
| Myrcene |
35-40% |
| Storageability |
65-70% |
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