BEER HOPS Var. CHINOOK - 9FA74-
The Chinook hop (Humulus lupulus var. Chinook) is a variety selected in the United States and today among the most popular in the brewing world. It stands out for its unique aromatic profile, with resinous, citrus, and spicy notes that enrich IPA, APA, Porter, and Stout style beers. It is widely used both as a bittering hop (medium-high alpha acids) and as an aroma hop, guaranteeing great versatility. From an ornamental standpoint, it is a climbing plant capable of exceeding 5 meters in height with adequate support, ideal for covering pergolas or fences. Cultivation is simple: it requires fertile, well-drained soil, sunny exposure, and regular irrigation without waterlogging.
Description
Description
Main Characteristics
- Botanical name: Humulus lupulus (var. Chinook)
- Origin: United States
- Height: Up to 5-6 m with support
- Flowering/Harvest: August – September
- Aroma: Pine, resin, citrus, spices
- Alpha acids: high, around 11–14%, making it suitable for both bitterness and its intense, resinous, spicy, and citrus aroma.
- Use: IPA, APA, Porter, Stout beers.
- Cultivation: fertile, well-drained soil, sunny exposure, requires vertical support.
Benefits and advantages
- Variety widely used in the production of craft beers.
- Intense and distinctive aromas, perfect for IPAs and Stouts
- Ornamental climbing plant, ideal for pergolas and fences
- Easy to grow even at home
- Resilient and productive, with abundant harvests of fragrant cones
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