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.
| Alias | Wye Northdown |
| Profile | Fruit, spice, berry, pine and fresh. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Substitutes | Admiral, Challenger, Galena, Northern Brewer (GR), Perle |
| Pairs with | Challenger, Target |
| Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Yield | 1200 - 1500 pounds/acre |
| Storage | Retains 60 - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Beer Styles | English India Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Blonde Ale |
| Susceptible | Verticillium wilt, powdery mildew, downy mildew |
| 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 Rate | Good to very good |
| Cones | Medium to large size with loose density. |
| Maturity | Medium early |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Dark green |
| Side Arm Length | 12 - 24 inches |
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