Northern Brewer Hop Pellets

Bred in England in 1934, Northern Brewer hops were developed specifically for Scottish & Newcastle Breweries and originally grown in the North of England, hence its name. It has a high alpha content and is currently one of the main varieties in the German Hallertau region, where it has developed good aroma qualities by adapting to climate and soil. Northern Brewer is wilt resistant.Pedigree Canterbury Golding crossed with male seedling of Brewers GoldAroma Medium intensity with pine and minty notes Alpha Acids* 6.0 - 10.0 %Beta Acids 3.0 - 5.0 %Cohumulone 27 - 32 % of alpha acidsTotal Oil 1.0 - 1.6 ml/100gMyrcene 25 - 45 % of total oilHumulene 35 - 50 % of total oilCaryophyllene 10 - 20 % of total oilFarnesene < 1 % of total oil   All images/info courtesy YVH