Northern Brewer (US) Hops: Profile & Substitutions

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.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Northern Brewer (US), the best alternatives are Chinook, Galena, Magnum, or Northern Brewer.

At A Glance

Profile Pine, mint, and wood.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 8.0 - 10.0%
Substitutes Chinook, Galena, Magnum, Northern Brewer
Beer Styles ESB, Pale Ale, Porter, Steam beer

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Retains 70% - 85% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

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

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1420 - 1610 lbs/acre
Resistant Downy mildew
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Medium size with moderate to compact density
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Mint Pine Wood
Variety Name
Chinook Galena Magnum Northern Brewer
Beer Style
Extra Special Bitter Pale Ale Porter Steam Beer
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
United States
Last Updated
  • 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.