{"product_id":"hop-pellets-chinook","title":"Hop Pellets Chinook","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinook is a big, resinous US hop built for punchy West Coast beers. It is a high-alpha, dual-purpose pellet known for pine, grapefruit rind and a hint of spice, and it delivers a firm, assertive bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWest Coast IPA and double IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmerican pale ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmerican amber and red ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRobust porter and stout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBarley wine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical specs (vary by harvest, check the pack)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinook, United States\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-90 pellets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual purpose (strong bittering)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 11-14%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBeta acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 3-4%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCo-humulone:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 29-35% of alpha\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTotal oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 1.5-2.5 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e pine, resin, grapefruit rind, spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to choose this over alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReach for Chinook when you want pine and resin over soft fruit. It is more piney and spicy than Cascade or Centennial, and it gives a firmer, grippier bitterness, which is why it is a West Coast IPA classic. Pair it with Cascade and Centennial for the traditional C-hop stack, or use it as the bittering charge under fruitier hops like Citra and Mosaic to add backbone. It also works surprisingly well in a hoppy porter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChinook is a workhorse for bittering thanks to its high alpha, and a small early charge goes a long way. Used late it can turn quite piney and grapefruit-rind sharp, so treat dry-hop rates with a little more restraint than a fruity hop, around 20 to 40g for an IPA. Some brewers find it harsh if pushed too hard late, so blend it rather than running it solo for aroma. Store cold and sealed, and use within 12 months of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team - June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41994990321741,"sku":"22204","price":7.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43196846047309,"sku":"22055","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/22204.jpg?v=1754073288","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/hop-pellets-chinook","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}