Northern Brewer System

Origin
US
Also known as
Hallertau Northern Brewer
Uses
Bittering
Description
A true dual-purpose hop, containing moderate amounts of alpha acids combined with a good aroma profile.
Aroma
Medium to Strong
Styles
All English-styles, especially Porter, American Ales, Kolsch, Munich Helles
Typical AA
9.0%
Storagability
75% AA remaining after 6 months at 20°C
Substitutes
Chinook or Northern Brewer
Used in
50 Recipes
Top Styles
9 x 7B California Common Beer, 6 x 16B Belgian Pale Ale, 5 x 14A English IPA, 3 x 9E Strong Scotch Ale and 2 x 8C Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
Alpha Acid
8.0-10.0%
Beta Acid
3.0-5.0%
Cohumulone
20.0-30.0%
Humulene
20.0-30.0%
Caryphyllene
5.0-10.0%
Farnesene
<1.0%
Myrcene
50.0-60.0%
Total Oil
1.5-2.0%