Grow Your Own Chinook Hops for Beermaking

The Chinook Hops bine is a must-have for any homebrewer looking to add a distinctive, slightly spicy flavor to their beer. This live plant, a Humulus lupus variety, comes in a 4″ pot and is ready to be planted in your garden. As a perennial, it will provide you with fresh hops year after year, making it a sustainable and rewarding addition to your landscape.

This easy-to-grow bine thrives in continental and temperate climates, offering green foliage and a robust growing habit. Plant your Chinook Hops in a location that receives full sun and has neutral soil pH for optimal growth. With medium watering needs, these plants are relatively low-maintenance once established. The Chinook variety is known for its high alpha acid content, which contributes to the bitterness and aroma of beer, making it a favorite among craft brewers.

Beyond beermaking, Chinook Hops can also serve as a beautiful and functional addition to your garden. Its rapid growth makes it an excellent choice for creating a deciduous screening effect, providing privacy and visual interest. The bine trellises nicely, adding vertical appeal to your outdoor space. Growing to a height of approximately 10 feet with a spread of 18 inches, it requires a sturdy support structure to climb and thrive.

Our Chinook Hops plants are grown in 4-inch pots, ensuring a well-developed root system that allows them to establish quickly in your garden. Unlike smaller starter plants, these are ready to be planted directly into the ground. We guarantee you will receive a healthy, true-to-type plant that will provide years of enjoyment. Our shipping window is from April until November, plants may appear smaller than they will be when they fully leaf out.

Benefits of growing Chinook Hops include: Fresh, homegrown hops for beermaking, a perennial plant that returns year after year, easy to grow and maintain, beautiful foliage and screening capabilities, and a cost-effective way to enhance your homebrewing experience. Enjoy the satisfaction of using your own hops in your next batch of beer!

Frequently Asked Questions

• How tall will the Chinook Hops bine grow? The Chinook Hops bine can grow up to 10 feet tall, so it’s important to provide a sturdy trellis or support structure.
• What kind of soil does this plant need? Chinook Hops thrive in neutral soil with good drainage. A well-draining soil is essential to prevent root rot.
• How much sunlight does the Chinook Hops plant require? This plant needs full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• When is the best time to plant my Chinook Hops? The ideal planting period is during the spring or summer months.
• How often should I water my Chinook Hops plant? Water regularly, providing medium watering, especially during dry periods. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.