Product Description
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.
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% |
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Historical Data
Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
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| May 13, 2026 | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 1 |
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Description
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. 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%
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| Vendor | Price | Stock | Last Updated | Action |
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Northern Brewer LLC Best Price | $2.49 | Out of Stock | 5/13/2026 | View Product → |
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