Chinook US T90 Hop Pellets American Hops

Chinook US T90 Hop Pellets American Hops

Chinook is a classic American dual-purpose hop, famous for its bold grapefruit, pine and spicy character. Developed in the United States and released in 1985, it has become a firm favourite among brewers looking for that unmistakable West Coast hop profile.

Originally bred from Petham Golding and an American male hop, Chinook combines traditional hop heritage with a much more assertive personality. Expect sharp grapefruit, lemon, resinous pine and hints of spice, bringing plenty of character to American pale ales and IPAs.

Chinook is equally useful for bittering and aroma additions. Early boil additions provide a firm bitterness, while late boil, whirlpool and dry hopping bring out its distinctive citrus and pine character. It's particularly well suited to West Coast IPAs, American pale ales, amber ales and stronger hop-forward beers.

Hop Characteristics

• Origin: USA
• Format: T90 Hop Pellets
• Harvest: 2023
• Alpha Acid: 6.40%
• Aroma & Flavour: Grapefruit, lemon, pine, resin, spice and herbal notes
• Usage: Bittering, late boil, whirlpool and dry hopping
• Beer Styles: West Coast IPA, American Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Double IPA and American Stout
  

Hop Pairings

Chinook works particularly well alongside US Cascade, combining its bold pine and grapefruit character with Cascade's brighter citrus and floral notes. Centennial is another classic companion, adding layers of lemon, grapefruit and floral aroma.

For a more resinous, pine-forward beer, try pairing Chinook with Simcoe, an excellent combination for a traditional West Coast IPA.

Chinook is also well worth exploring as a single-hop pale ale, allowing its distinctive grapefruit, pine and spicy character to take centre stage.