USDA
Chinook
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Grapefruit, pineapple, mixed herbs & flowers, juniper and gin berries. This rounded, juicy version of Chinook is unique to the alluvial Oregon terroir where it is grown.
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ORIGINS
Chinook
Chinook was released in 1985 by USDA – Prosser, WA. A cross of Petham Golding and a USDA high alpha male, Chinook was considered a high alpha hop at the time, but its resinous pine/juniper character and catchy grapefruit-citrus finish caught the attention of craft brewers, and a new flavor hop took hold.
SEED TO SIP: A New Hop is Born
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Spot Ordering vs Contract
From an agricultural standpoint, forward contracts are critical for stabilizing crops. It takes two to three years for a new hop field to mature and produce consistent quality. For brewers, contracting hops is the best way to secure supply and ensure quality via post-harvest selection. But you’re obligated to the hops, and it’s difficult to predict your future ingredient needs in a changing marketplace.
Each brewery must determine how to manage their future supply risks based on their evolving business. We’re happy to be a resource in this area and answer your questions based on what we see going on in the hop industry. Our customers play a key role in helping us plan with growers to ensure consistent hop quality and supply.
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“…that we’ve never experienced from any other Chinook. It’s magical.”
Brewer Spotlight
Justin Miller
Like many brewers, Justin Miller’s brewing career stemmed from a love of beer. “At the heart of it all, we’re all beer drinkers; and beer drinkers who want to taste and experience new flavors while still having the freedom to go back to those flavors we’ve known and loved for years.”
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