Northdown Hops Pellets 1 oz - UK
$2.49
Product details
Northdown Hops
Northdown is a versatile British dual-purpose hop developed at Wye College in the early 1970s. Bred from Northern Brewer and Challenger, it offers a well-rounded bitterness complemented by a complex aroma profile featuring notes of pine, spice, floral, and subtle berry. Northdown is suitable for a variety of English-style ales, porters, stouts, and barleywines.
Northdown Hops Overview
- Flavors: Spicy, pine, floral, cedar, berry
- Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma (late kettle additions)
- Best Beer Styles: English Bitter, Porter, Stout, Barleywine, Mild Ale
- Similar Varieties: Challenger, Northern Brewer, Admiral
Background
Northdown was introduced to provide a higher alpha acid content while retaining traditional English hop character. Its rich oil composition contributes to its distinctive aroma and flavor, making it a popular choice for brewers seeking depth and complexity in their beers.
Additional information
| SKU | HP12, HP12E |
| Hops Format | Pellet |
| Country of Origin | Britain |
| Alpha Acid | Medium (5-10%) |
Northdown Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 7.0 – 10.0% |
| Beta Acids | 4.0 – 5.5% |
| Cohumulone | 24 – 32% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 1.2 – 2.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 23 – 29% |
| Humulene | 37 – 45% |
| Caryophyllene | 13 – 17% |
| Farnesene | 0 – 1% |
