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Norther Brewer (GR) is the same hop grown in England. The growing conditions in Germany make the hop slightly varied in profile.
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.
Pride of Kent is a powerhouse heritage variety that represents a bold turning point in 20th-century British hop breeding. Developed at Wye College by the legendary Professor E.S. Salmon and released in 1946, it was one of the first successful "high-alpha" hops of its era. This variety was born from the open pollination of Brewer’s Gold, successfully combining the refined characteristics of English hops with the aggressive vigor of wild American genetics. While it has largely stepped out of the commercial spotlight today, its legacy is immortalized as the mother of the iconic Australian hop, Pride of Kent. It remains a rugged, resilient variety that offered brewers a revolutionary level of bittering efficiency and aromatic intensity for its time. The sensory profile of Pride of Kent is assertive, rustic, and deeply complex. It leads with a primary, "wild" bouquet of resinous pine and black currant, followed by a sophisticated secondary layer of earthy spice and dried herbs. As the profile develops, brewers will find a heavy woody character and a distinct fruitiness that stands up exceptionally well to high-gravity malt bills. Due to its higher cohumulone levels and robust oil composition, Pride of Kent delivers a firm, lingering bitterness and a rich, saturated finish—making it the definitive choice for recreating historical English ales or imparting a soulful, "pre-modern" intensity to stouts and strong bitters.
Simcoe® is a legendary American hop that stands as a foundational pillar of modern craft brewing. Released in 2000 by Yakima Chief Ranches, it was specifically engineered to offer a high-intensity dual-purpose performance that few other cultivars can equal. Often referred to as "Cascade on steroids," Simcoe® is prized for its remarkable versatility and a "chameleon-like" ability to shift between resinous, fruity, and herbal notes depending on the recipe. For over two decades, this proprietary variety has remained a top-tier choice, defining the iconic West Coast IPA with its massive oil content and exceptional agricultural stability. The sensory profile of Simcoe® is a complex and legendary tapestry of "pine meets fruit." It leads with a primary, "dank" bouquet of damp forest floor, Douglas fir, and sticky pine resin, followed by a vibrant surge of passionfruit, apricot, and grapefruit zest. As the profile develops, brewers will find subtle, earthy undertones of wood and a hint of wild berry. Thanks to its exceptionally low cohumulone levels and massive myrcene content, Simcoe® delivers a remarkably smooth, velvety bitterness that carries its heavy aromatic load without becoming harsh, making it the definitive choice for a rugged Pacific Northwest character balanced by sweet, tropical brightness.