{"product_id":"chinook","title":"Chinook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold Pine \u0026amp; Grapefruit • Spicy Resinous Punch • Old-School West Coast Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinook is a classic American high-alpha hop prized for its bold pine, grapefruit, and spice — the rugged, resinous character at the heart of old-school West Coast brewing. Released in 1985, it brought serious bittering power and unapologetic personality to early craft IPAs and remains a favorite for brewers who like their hops with an edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith alpha acids of 13%, Chinook is a true dual-purpose hop: a potent, economical bittering charge early in the boil and a distinctive piney-grapefruit aroma hop late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold pine and resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp grapefruit zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, peppery spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy, woodsy depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssertive, lingering bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed for bittering alone, Chinook brings a firm, slightly rustic edge. Pushed into the whirlpool and dry hop, it delivers the sticky pine-and-grapefruit profile that defines classic American IPAs and hoppy winter ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinook is a staple ingredient in many assertive American styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter \/ Holiday Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Barleywine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also adds welcome pine structure to dark, roasty beers, where its resinous bite complements chocolate and coffee malt notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5-gallon batch, 0.5–1 oz at 60 minutes provides assertive bitterness; another 1 oz in the whirlpool or dry hop layers in pine and grapefruit. Use a light hand for balanced ambers and stouts, or lean in hard for an old-school, resin-forward IPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinook with Cascade and Centennial is the definitive classic C-hop blend — a West Coast IPA in three ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Pine, grapefruit, spicy, resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Dual-purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 60 min, whirlpool, dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Columbus, Simcoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: West Coast IPAs, pale ales, stouts, winter ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a throwback West Coast IPA or adding pine bite to a robust stout, Chinook delivers the bold, resinous character that built American craft brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930664984774,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064918102214,"sku":null,"price":3.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064918134982,"sku":null,"price":6.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064918167750,"sku":null,"price":13.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_07d1c505-1c2f-4db2-b9be-5d540cad2914.png?v=1781146173","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/chinook","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}