Northern Brewer (GR)vsNorthern Brewer (US)
Northern Brewer (GR) and Northern Brewer (US) are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Northern Brewer (GR)
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
1–2.1 mL
Germany
Northern Brewer (US)
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Northern Brewer (GR)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Northern Brewer (US)
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MintPine
Only in Northern Brewer (GR)
Grassy
Only in Northern Brewer (US)
WoodyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Northern Brewer (GR) | Northern Brewer (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–33% | 27–34% |
| Total oil | 1–2.1 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–45% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 35–50% | 27–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–20% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |