Hop: Northern Brewer
Description
Developed and bred at Wye College, Northern Brewer was released in 1934. Of Brewer's Gold and East Kent Golding lineage, in spite of originally being an English hop, it is now mostly grown in Germany and the United States.
General Information
| Profile |
Resin, mint. |
| Country |
United Kingdom |
| Substitutes |
Chinook, Nugget |
| Purpose |
Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Yield |
800 - 1200 lbs/acre |
| Storage |
Retains 77% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Beer Styles |
Steam Beer, Stout |
| Resistant |
Verticillium wilt |
| Susceptible |
Downy mildew, powdery mildew, aphid |
Acids
| Alpha Acid |
7.0 - 12.1% |
| Beta Acid |
2.2 - 5.3% |
| Cohumulone |
26.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil |
0.8 - 2.6 ml/100g |
| Myrcene |
56.0% |
| Humulene |
21.0% |
| Caryophyllene |
7.6% |
| Farnesene |
< 1.0% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate |
Poor to moderate |
| Maturity |
Early |
| Sex |
Female |
| Leaf Color |
Medium green |
| Side Arm Length |
12" - 20" |
Northern Brewer Aroma/Flavor Profile
Tags
Last Updated
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2020-05-11 19:00:40 (Added: 2020-05-11 19:00:40)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog