While Cascade, Centennial, and Columbus are considered the Three Cs of American craft brewing, Chinook is often lumped in as a fourth member of the elite group. Citrus takes a backseat to intense pine in this high-alpha dual-purpose variety, released by the USDA breeding program in 1985.
Berry, Floral, Pear Skin, Tropical, Citrus
Alpha 12 - 14 %
Beta 3 - 4 %
Total Oil 1.7 - 2.7 ml/100g
Cohumulone 27 - 35 %
Myrcene 20 - 40 %
Humulene 18 - 24 %
Caryophyline 9 - 11 %
Farnesene <1 %
Storage Good