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Blue Northern Brewer
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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)