The Chinook Cup Competition
Presented by Hop Growers of Michigan
2024 Chinook Cup Judging
The Best in State
Modeled after the Hop Quality Group's Cascade Cup, the HGM Chinook Cup Competition and Wild Card Contest awards those members who excelled in growing hops for the previous growing season and selected by expert judges.
USA Hops describes the Chinook as a medium intense hop with a spicy, grapefruit or pine aroma. The Chinook hop was selected by HGM for this competition because it tends to take on additional characteristics based on where it is grown (known as terroir). Chinook grown in Michigan are described as spicy, pine, resinous with bright aroma of pineapple and grapefruit.
The brewing values for Chinook
Alpha Acids
Between 12 – 14%
Beta Acids
Between 3 – 4%
Total Oils
Between 1.7 – 2.7%
Learn More About the Competition
Get the details on the Chinook Cup competition and apply to be next year’s winner!
Find winners from past years and see photos from each contest.