Northern Brewer

Developed from a cross between a male seedling of Brewers Gold with Canterbury Golding in the 1940s, Northern Brewer is a moderate yielding bittering hop.

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