Hop Variety Data Sheet
Northdown
Aroma Evaluation
Rated by the smell of raw Hops on a 0-5 Scale
| Aroma Specification |
|---|
| spicy, floral, pine |
| Genetic Origin |
|---|
| Bred at Wye College from a Northern Brewer and a downy mildew-resistant male cross; closely related to both Target and Challenger; released for commercial planting in the early 1970's. |
| Agronomic Aspects | |
|---|---|
| Growing | |
| Yield (kg/ha) | 1,500 - 1,750 |
| Maturity | Medium Early |
| Main Growing Country | UK |
| Resistance against Diseases | |
| Wilt diseases | Susceptible |
| Downy mildew | Tolerant |
| Powdery mildew | Susceptible |
| Chemical Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Bitter Components | |
| Alpha-Acid % | 6.0 - 10.0 |
| Beta-Acid % | 4.5 - 6.5 |
| Co-Humulone % rel. | 30 - 32 |
| Hard Resins : Alpha-Acid | 0.51 - 0.62 |
| Polyphenoles | |
| Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7) | 0.3 - 0.4 |
| Aroma Components | |
| Total Oils (ml/100g) | 1.2 - 2.2 |
| Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene | > 0.30 |
| Farnesene % of total Oil | 1.00 - 2.00 |
| Hop Alternatives |
|---|
| Brewhouse |
| Challenger, Northern Brewer, Admiral |
| Dry Hopping |
| Challenger, Northern Brewer, Admiral |
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