Blue Northern Brewer Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Blue Northern Brewer has heritage of East Kent Golding and OB 21, which is identical to Northern Brewer. It was initially found as a mutant in a commercial Northern Brewer yard in Belgium. Due to the colorization of the leafs it makes for an attractive ornamental hop.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Blue Northern Brewer, the best alternative is Chinook.

At A Glance

Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 6.0 - 8.0%
Substitutes Chinook
Beer Styles India Pale Ale

General Information

Country Belgium
Storage Stability
Retains 78% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 8.0%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 4.0%
Cohumulone 24.0%
Total Oil 0.8 ml/100g
Myrcene 27.0 - 40.0%
Humulene 29.0%
Caryophyllene 1.0%
Farnesene 0.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Very poor
Maturity Early
Resistant Downy mildew
Tolerant Verticillium wilt
Sex Female
Leaf Color Dark reddish blue
Side Arm Length 6 - 12 inches
Last Updated
  • 2021-09-13 20:04:44
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.