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Northern Brewer UK

Dual PurposeMedium AlphaUK
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About

Northern Brewer is a well-known dual-use hop developed at Wye College in 1934. Currently, it is being grown in several countries around the world. The original was a cross between East Kent Golding and a Brewer's Gold male. Today, it is grown mostly in Germany and the US.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

MintGrassyPineEvergreenWoodMinty And Resinous

Recommended Beer Styles

LambicPorterCalifornia CommonEuropean AlesStout

Substitutes

Northern Brewer USNorthern Brewer DE

Oil Composition

Myrcene
≥56%
Humulene
≥21%
Caryophyllene
≥7.6%
Farnesene
≥0.1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid9.5 - ?%
Beta Acid4.0 - ?%
Co-Humulone26-%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.6- mL/100g
HSI0.23
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 77% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)