Northern Brewer (US)
Description
American-grown Northern Brewer is a bittering-type cultivar with fairly high alpha-acid content. It imparts woody, minty, and herbal flavors.
Possible Substitutes
Chemical Composition
| Alpha Acids: | 6 - 10 | % |
| Beta Acids: | 3 - 5 | % |
| Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 2.0 | |
| Cohumulone: | 20 - 30 | (% alpha-acids) |
| Essential Oils: | 1.5 - 2.0 | (mL/100g) |
| Myrcene: | 50 - 60 | (% essential oils) |
| Caryophyllene: | 5 - 10 | (% essential oils) |
| Humulene: | 20 - 30 | (% essential oils) |
| Farnesene: | 0 - 1 | (% essential oils) |