Developed by the USDA breeding program in Washington State and released in 1985 as a high alpha bittering variety, Chinook is a cross between Petham Golding and a USDA male. In recent years, it has found favor as a dual purpose hop in the craft brewing community as a result of its spice and pine aroma characteristics.

Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, spice, and pine.

Alpha Acids: 11.5 - 15.0%

Growing your own hops can be very rewarding, all you need is lots of sun, and healthy soil - they'll practically grow themselves!

Keep rhizomes refrigerated (do not freeze) until ground is soft enough to plant. More information on hop gardening can be found at the link below.

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