Northdown Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Northdown was bred at Wye College in Kent, England as higher alpha acid alternative to the hops of the time (1970s). A result of breeding Northern Brewer and an unknown German varietal.

Substitution Tip

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

At A Glance

Profile Fruit, spice, berry, pine and fresh.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 7.0 - 10.0%
Substitutes Admiral, Challenger, Galena, Northern Brewer (GR), Perle
Pairs with Challenger, Target
Beer Styles English India Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Blonde Ale

General Information

Country United Kingdom
Alias Wye Northdown
Storage Stability
Retains 60 - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 5.5%
Cohumulone 24.0 - 32.0%
Total Oil 1.2 - 2.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 23.0 - 26.0%
Humulene 37.0 - 45.0%
Caryophyllene 13.0 - 17.0%
Farnesene 0.1 - 1.2%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1200 - 1500 pounds/acre
Maturity Medium early
Susceptible Verticillium wilt, powdery mildew, downy mildew
Growth Rate Good to very good
Cones Medium to large size with loose density.
Sex Female
Leaf Color Dark green
Side Arm Length 12 - 24 inches

Northdown Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Berry Fruity Pine Spicy
Variety Name
Northern Brewer
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
United Kingdom
Breeding/Supplier
Wye College
Last Updated
  • 2021-10-07 08:57:11
Source(s)

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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.