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Blue Northern Brewer

Dual PurposeMedium AlphaBelgium
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About

The Blue Northern Brewer was discovered as a mutant with deep reddish-blue leaves growing in a Belgian hop yard in the early 1970's. It was released as an ornamental variety in 1992. Its use for brewing is plausible but tentative.

Recommended Beer Styles

India Pale Ale

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
27-40%
Humulene
≥29%
Caryophyllene
≥10%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid6.0 - 8.0%
Beta Acid3.0 - 4.0%
Co-Humulone24-%

Technical Details

Total Oil0.76- mL/100g
HSI0.22
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 78% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)