Winners are chosen based on the judged criteria of blind samples. Samples are scored for their aroma, brewer’s value, and lab metrics relative to the standard.
The 2019 Chinook Cup winners are:
- Top Hops Farm
- Egypt Valley Hopyards
- High Five Hop Farm
The 2019 Wild Card division winners are:
- Two Track Farms (Traverse 1)
- Dr. Hops (Comet)
- Strasburg Farms (Mystique)
The 2019 Expert Judges include:
- Alec Mull, Vice President of Brewing Operations at Founders Brewing Company
- Chris Swersey, Supply Chain Specialist at the Brewers Association
- Scott Stuhr, Founder at Brewer at Silver Spruce Brewing Company
- Liam Tiernan, Brewer at Townies Brewery
- Josh Mayich, Founder at Island Hop Company
The 2018 Chinook Cup winners are:
- Top Hops Farm
- MI Local Hops
- Green Heron Hops
The 2018 Wild Card division winners are:
- Dog Star Hops (Crystal)
- Cedar Hop Farm (Sorachi Ace)
- High Five Hop Farm (Challenger)
The 2018 Expert Judges include:
- John Mallet, Director of Operations at Bell’s Brewery
- Alec Mull, Vice President of Brewing Operations at Founders Brewing Company
- Jeremy Kosmicki, Head Brewer at Founders Brewing Company
- Bryan Wiggs, Head of Brewery Operations at Dark Horse Brewery
- Andy Farrell, Brewing Innovation Manager at Bell’s Brewery
- Brian Confer, Head brewer at Storm Cloud Brewing
- Brandt Austin, Brewer at Austin Brothers Beer Company
- Jason Perkins, Brewmaster at Allagash Brewing, special guest judge who has also judged the HQG Cascade Cup.
The 2017 Chinook Cup winners are:
- MI Local Hops
- Empire Hop Farms
- Top Hops Farm
The 2017 Wild Card division winners are:
- Mr. Wizard’s Hops (Neo 1)
- Strasburg Farms (Mystique)
The 2017 Expert Judges include:
- John Mallet, Director of Operations at Bell’s Brewery
- Alec Mull, Vice President of Brewing Operations at Founders Brewing Company
- Jeremy Kosmicki, Head Brewer at Founders Brewing Company
- John Stewart, Director of Brewing Operations at Perrin Brewing Co
- Dianne Gooding, Vice President and 6th generation grower at Gooding Farms in Idaho
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