{"product_id":"chinook-hop-pellets-t90","title":"Chinook Hop Pellets T90","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePine resin, spice and grapefruit peel, with a bite. Chinook was bred as a high-alpha bittering hop, and brewers kept it for the piney, spicy aroma it gives on top.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eAlpha 11–14 % · Beta 3–4 % · Bittering \u0026amp; dry hop · T90 pellets · Crop 2025 · 100 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur product data describes a spicy-to-piney aroma. Variety data adds grapefruit, berry, stone fruit and tropical notes, plus a herbal, almost smoky edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 11–14 % alpha it sets bitterness efficiently in American pale ales and IPAs, and variety data also lists porters and stouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChinook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReleased\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1985, USDA breeding programme, Washington State (Petham Golding × USDA male 63012)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrop year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT90 pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlpha acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.0–14.0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0–4.0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCo-humulone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26–31 % (variety data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0–2.5 ml\/100 g (variety data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual purpose, bittering-led\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePine, spice, grapefruit, herbal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat 10 g does in 20 L\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdded at\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIBU from 10 g in 20 L (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox., Tinseth formula, OG 1.050, mid alpha 12.5 %. Recalculate with the alpha on your pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst addition: its main job. 10 g for 60 minutes gives about 14 IBU in 20 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond addition: recommended for flavour hopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry hop: recommended for the spicy, piney aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSwap it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of Chinook? Variety data lists Admiral, Cascade, Comet, Idaho 7 and Nugget among similar varieties. Cascade and Idaho 7 are in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a West Coast IPA? Pair Chinook with Centennial and Simcoe over SafAle US-05.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing dark? Variety data rates it for porters and stouts — try it over Crisp Maris Otter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed, cold, dry and dark keeps the resin fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePellet data sheets specify −3 to 5 °C, dry and away from odours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter opening, reseal it tight and use it soon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Hop pellets, Chinook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: hop pellets (Humulus lupulus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: none — hops are not among the 14 allergens listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169\/2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet quantity: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: sealed, cold, dry and dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrop 2025; the alpha and beta ranges above are for this crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 g pack of T90 pellets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour hops leave from our partner warehouse in the Czech Republic, so they may not share a box with the rest of your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Chinook just a bittering hop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was released in 1985 as a high-alpha bittering variety, but craft brewers use it as a dual-purpose hop for its spicy, piney aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow bitter is 10 g of Chinook?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 14 IBU in 20 L at 60 minutes (approx., Tinseth formula, OG 1.050, mid alpha 12.5 %).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use instead of Chinook?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVariety data lists Admiral, Cascade, Comet, Idaho 7 and Nugget among similar varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BrewTaurus Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"100 g \/ 2025","offer_id":60933611946318,"sku":"BOP-CHINOOK_USA_2025","price":5.22,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/chinook-hop-pellets-t90-main-v1.jpg?v=1791881426","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/chinook-hop-pellets-t90","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}