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Chinook
Chinook has a heavy, earthy, spicy aroma that can be astringent in large quantities. Some people do not find its piney, almost smoky character pleasant. It was released in 1985 and has Goldings ancestry. Used in pale ale, IPA, stout, porter and lager.
Listing Details
Typical alpha acid
11-14%
Typical use
Bittering
Possible substitutes
Brewer's Gold, Bullion, Galena, Nugget, Columbus, Northern Brewer, Target.