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Chelan

Berry-forward, with floral and citrus.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Berry4
  • Floral3
  • Citrus2
  • Stone fruit2
  • Herbal1
  • Grassy1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
12.0–15.5%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
8.5–11.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
1.4 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
34%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.5 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Chelan

Common questions

What can I substitute for Chelan?
Idaho Gem (both berry forward), Ella (both floral forward; higher alpha, 16.3% vs 13.8%), and Admiral (both berry forward).
What does Chelan taste like?
Berry-forward, with floral and citrus.
What is Chelan's alpha acid?
12.0–15.5%
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