Northern Brewer (GR) Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Norther Brewer (GR) is the same hop grown in England. The growing conditions in Germany make the hop slightly varied in profile.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Northern Brewer (GR), the best alternatives are Columbus, Galena, Northern Brewer (US), or Perle.

At A Glance

Profile Wood, earth, spice, pine, grass.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 7.0 - 10.0%
Substitutes Columbus, Galena, Northern Brewer (US), Perle
Pairs with Perle, Saphir, Tettnanger, Tradition
Beer Styles German Lager/Ale, Steam Beer

General Information

Country Germany
Aliases Hallertau Northern Brewer, Hallertauer Northern Brewer

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid 3.5 - 5.0%
Cohumulone 27.0 - 33.0%
Total Oil 1.6 - 2.1 ml/100g
Myrcene 25.0 - 45.0%
Humulene 35.0 - 50.0%
Caryophyllene 10.0 - 20.0%
Farnesene < 1%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1420 lbs/acre

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Earth Grass Pine Spicy Wood
Variety Name
Columbus / Tomahawk / Zeus Galena Hallertau Northern Brewer Hallertauer Northern Brewer Northern Brewer (us) Perle
Beer Style
German Ales German Lagers Steam Beer
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-11 19:10:51
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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.