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 Gold
Aroma Medium intensity with pine and minty notes

Alpha Acids* 6.0 – 10.0 %
Beta Acids 3.0 – 5.0 %
Cohumulone 27 – 32 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 1.0 – 1.6 ml/100g
Myrcene 25 – 45 % of total oil
Humulene 35 – 50 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 10 – 20 % of total oil
Farnesene < 1 % of total oil