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| + | |origin=England (Wye) | ||
| + | |noble=No | ||
| + | |uses=bittering or aroma | ||
| + | |styles=Strong or dark ales, including [[Dry Stout]] | ||
| + | |substitutions= [[Perle]], [[Galena]], [[Northern Brewer]], [[Challenger]] | ||
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| + | |alpha=6-10 | ||
| + | |beta=3.6-6.2 | ||
| + | |cohumulone=23-30 | ||
| + | |myrcene=23-36 | ||
| + | |humulene=40-45 | ||
| + | |carophyllene=13-17 | ||
| + | |farnesene=less than 1 to 1.1 | ||
| + | |total_oil=1.2-2.5 | ||
| + | |storage=60-80 | ||
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| + | |yield=medium | ||
| + | |harvest=early to midseason | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| − | + | A [[Northern Brewer]] cross developed at [[Wye]], '''Northdown''' shares many of the Northern Brewer flavor and aroma characteristics, with a a clean and mild bitterness and a distinctive strong, woody, minty flavor. Like many other varieties developed at [[Wye]], this hop is sometimes known as '''Wye Northdown''', especially in older references. This simply indicates that it was developed at [[Wye]], not necessarily anything about where it was grown. | |
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| − | + | Northdown replaced [[Northern Brewer]] in many dark or strong British beers when it was released in 1970, including some [[Dry Stout|Dry Stouts]]. Its distinctive flavor helped it survive in many beers even after the introduction of cleaner, higher-alpha varieties such as [[Target]]. | |
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
A Northern Brewer cross developed at Wye, Northdown shares many of the Northern Brewer flavor and aroma characteristics, with a a clean and mild bitterness and a distinctive strong, woody, minty flavor. Like many other varieties developed at Wye, this hop is sometimes known as Wye Northdown, especially in older references. This simply indicates that it was developed at Wye, not necessarily anything about where it was grown.
Northdown replaced Northern Brewer in many dark or strong British beers when it was released in 1970, including some Dry Stouts. Its distinctive flavor helped it survive in many beers even after the introduction of cleaner, higher-alpha varieties such as Target.
