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Northdown
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About
An excellent all round hop in the dual-purpose bracket with good alpha and aroma properties. Very popular used either on its own or in conjunction with an aroma variety. A slightly richer flavour than Challenger although quite similar in many other ways.
Origin
Northdown was released by Wye College in 1970; it is a seedling of Northern Brewer, crossed with a Downy mildew-resistant male. It is an 'aunt' of Challenger and Target. It provides cheaper alpha acid than many traditional varieties, while having excellent flavour properties
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
FreshFloweryPineyCedarPineSpiceFloralBerrySpicyBerry And Spice
Recommended Beer Styles
Blonde Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
23-29%
Humulene
37-45%
Caryophyllene
13-17%
Farnesene
0-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid7.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid4.0 - 5.5%
Co-Humulone24-32%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.2-2.5 mL/100g
HSI0.35
Flavor Intensity7/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)