Northern Brewer Hops
Northern Brewer hops are a traditional bittering hop with pine and mint characteristics. It is the only hop in Anchor Steam beer, where it is used for both bittering and flavour/aroma.
Style Guide
India Pale Ale, Steam Beer
Hop Statistics
- Alpha Acids: 8.0 – 10.0%
- Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0%
- Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.6 - 3.33
- Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 20 – 30%
- Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.5 – 2.0
- Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 20° C): 70 – 85%
Similar Hop Varieties
Chinook, Magnum, Galena