Hop: Northern Brewer (US)

Description

Norther Brewer is a great bittering hop that is the base of many beer. It is a cross of a Native American varietal and Northern Brewer, the resulting hop is genetically distinct from the English parent.

General Information

Profile Pine, mint, and wood.
Country United States
Substitutes Chinook, Galena, Magnum, Northern Brewer
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1420 - 1610 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 70% - 85% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles ESB, Pale Ale, Porter, Steam beer
Resistant Downy mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 8.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 5.0%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 30.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.5 - 2.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 50.0 - 60.0%
Humulene 20.0 - 30.0%
Caryophyllene 5.0 - 10.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Medium size with moderate to compact density
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Tags

Aroma And Bittering Chinook Esb Galena Magnum Mint Northern Brewer Pale Ale Pine Porter Steam Beer United States Wood
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-11 19:04:52 (Added: 2020-05-11 19:04:52)
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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.
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