Northdown
Dual purposeUSA8230American hops

Northdown

Alpha acid

7–10%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.2–2.5 mL

Beer styles:Heavy AlePorterBarley WineStoutBock
Description

Northdown hops were developed at Wye College in 1970 as offspring of Northern Brewer and Challenger and an aunt to Target.

Northdown is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.

Northdown hops have aroma descriptors that include pleasant spice, cedar and pine characteristics with hints of floral and berry flavors. It is known for its fresh, yet rich flavor.

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Acid profile & Oil composition (%)

Acid profile

Alpha acid7–10%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Co-humulone24–32%

Oil composition (%)

Myrcene31%
Caryophyllene17.9%
Humulene50.6%
Farnesene0.6%
Myrcene23–29%
Caryophyllene13–17%
Humulene40–45%
Farnesene0–1%
Aroma profile and use
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Substitutes
Statistics
  • harvested in mid-to-late August for most aroma varieties.
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