Chinook
Chinook was developed by the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Washington State and released in 1985 as a high alpha acids variety. This cultivar takes its name from a Native American tribe indigenous to the region around Washington state. The female parent is one of the English Goldings. The variety has a robust spicy, citrus aroma and grows vigorously in all areas.
Flavour profile
Spicy apricot
Ancestry
Cross of Petham Golding and USDA select male
Recommended beer styles
Analytical data
Cultivation Area
US
Ancestry
Cross of Petham Golding and USDA select male
Alpha Acids (%)
12.0 – 14.0%
Beta Acids (%)
3.0 – 4.0 %
Alpha/Beta Ratio
Cuhomulone (% of alpha acids)
29-35% of alpha acids
Total Oils (ml/100g)
1.7 – 2.7ml/100g
Oil Concentration (microlitres of oil/g alpha)
Myrcene (% of whole oil)
35-40% of total oil
Linalool (% of whole oil)
Caryophyllene (% of whole oil)
9-11% of total oil
Farnesene (% of whole oil)
<1% of total oil
Humulene (% of whole oil)
18-23% of total oil
Selinene (% of whole oil)
Humulene/Caryophllene Ratio
Sorachi Ace
Characteristics
Sorachi Ace was developed in 1984 for Sapporo Breweries Ltd. from a cross of Brewer’s Gold, Saaz, and male Beikei No. 2. The name “Sorachi” is derived from a sub-prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. This variety has a good yield, good resistance to mildew, wilt and botrytis. It has a rather high α-acid and oil content. The variety is currently grown in limited quantities in the U.S.
Sabro
®
Characteristics
SabroTM imparts a strong and complex fruit flavor to beer. Sabro is a hop with robust brewing performance that consistently translates its distinct flavor to beer. Sabro’s flavor is notable for its complexity of fruity and citrus flavors, including distinct tangerine, coconut, tropical and stone fruit. In addition, there is a pronounced cream character and secondary flavors of vanilla, cedar, dill, and mint.
