Northern Brewer (US)
BitteringUSA8230American hops

Northern Brewer (US)

Alpha acid

7–10%

Beta acid

3–5.5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

Beer styles:PorterAleKolschMunich HellesESBGerman LagerEnglish Pale Ale
Description

Northern Brewer hop is a German cross between a Canterbury Golding and 'OB21' - a male seedling of Brewers Gold. It is mainly grown in the US and Germany.

Northern Brewer (US) is a bittering hop that is commonly used only to bitter the beer during brewing, and not for too much flavor and aromas.

US Northern Brewer hops have aroma descriptors that include evergreen, wood and mint. US Northern Brewer contains slightly higher alpha acids and high myrcene oil content than the German variety, resulting in a herbal, wood and peppery aroma. It is suitable for any stage of the brewing process.

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Acid profile & Oil composition (%)

Acid profile

Alpha acid7–10%
Beta acid3–5.5%
Co-humulone27–34%

Oil composition (%)

Myrcene48.5%
Caryophyllene15.8%
Humulene35.2%
Farnesene0.6%
Myrcene35–45%
Caryophyllene11–15%
Humulene27–31%
Farnesene0–1%
Aroma profile and use
PineWoodyMintBlack currant
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