Northdown
Hop Variety Characteristics and Specifications

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Hop Variety Description

Northdown was released by Wye College in 1970; it is a seedling of Northern Brewer, crossed with a Downy mildew-resistant male. It is an “aunt” of Challenger and Target. An excellent all round hop in the dual-purpose bracket with good alpha and aroma properties. Imparts a very soft bitterness and herbal, woody flavours late in the boil.

Hop Variety Tech Specs

Alpha Range: 6-9%
Beta Range: 6-9%
Cohumulone Range: 24-29%
Total Oil: 10.2-20.2ml/100g
Flavour Intensity: 7

Oil Composition

Myrcene: 0.25
Humulene: 37%
Farsene: <1%

In THe Beer

spice
floral / herbal
woody

In The Rub

spice
cedar
pine

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