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%
