Description
Northern Brewer hop pellets 100 g – classic dual-purpose hop
Northern Brewer is a versatile hop known for its distinct bitterness and aromas of pine, mint and light spice. It is often used in bitter, porter, steam beer and darker ales. Northern Brewer works as both a bittering and an aroma hop, and gives the beer a clear but balanced hop profile. It pairs well with Fuggle, East Kent Goldings or Perle.
The variety was bred in England in 1934 for Scottish & Newcastle Breweries. Today it is grown mainly in the Hallertau region of Germany, where it has developed distinct aroma qualities.
Aroma and flavour
- Pine and mint
- Tobacco
- Lemon balm
- Cedar and resin
How to use Northern Brewer
Northern Brewer gives clean, classic bitterness at the start of the boil, and can also be added later for aroma. Suits bitter, porter, steam beer and darker ales.
Technical data
- Origin: Germany (Hallertau)
- Pack size: 100 g
- Crop year: 2024
- Alpha acids in this lot: 7.5%
- Alpha acids, typical for the variety: 6.0–10.0%
- Beta acids, typical: 3.0–5.0%
- Total oil: 1.0–1.6 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of total oil): 25–45%
Typical values for the variety are from Yakima Valley Hops. Values vary with crop year and lot. Use the alpha acid figure for this lot when calculating bitterness.
Storage and quality
The hops are vacuum packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C, so the quality keeps for several years. We focus on offering hops from the last two crop years, but older hops can be just as good as long as they have been stored correctly. At home, keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Read more about shelf life and storage of hops in the article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF).
Frequently asked questions about Northern Brewer hop pellets 100 g
When in the brew should I use Northern Brewer?
Northern Brewer gives clean, classic bitterness at the start of the boil, and can also be added later for aroma.
Which beer styles suit Northern Brewer?
Northern Brewer suits bitter, porter, steam beer and darker ales.
What are the alpha acids in Northern Brewer?
This lot has 7.5% alpha acids, as stated in the product name. Yakima Valley Hops gives a typical 6.0–10.0% for the variety, and the figure varies with the crop year.
What can replace Northern Brewer?
We suggest Chinook, Galena and Nugget as alternatives. The aroma will not be identical, so adjust the amount to the alpha acids.
How should I store the hops?
Keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Reseal an opened pack well, ideally with vacuum. Stored like this, hops keep for a long time, including older crop years.
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