{"product_id":"northern-brewer-hop-pellets-100g","title":"Northern Brewer Hop Pellets 100g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNorthern Brewer is a versatile \u003cstrong\u003edual-purpose hop\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be used for both bittering and flavour additions. It is particularly well known for its use in \u003cstrong\u003edark and traditional European beers\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it provides a firm bitterness alongside a distinctive herbal, woody and slightly spicy character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally associated with the Hallertau region of Germany, Northern Brewer has developed excellent aroma qualities and remains a popular choice for brewers looking for a dependable hop that can work across a wide range of beer styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar \u0026amp; Substitute Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthern Brewer can be replaced or complemented by other versatile hops with similar herbal, woody and spicy characteristics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenger\u003c\/strong\u003e – English dual-purpose hop with herbal and spicy qualities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerle\u003c\/strong\u003e – clean, slightly spicy and herbal German hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh\u003c\/strong\u003e – softer, more delicate herbal and floral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNugget\u003c\/strong\u003e – stronger bittering hop with earthy and herbal notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthern Brewer works particularly well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKölsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotch Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlonde Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Tripel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Quadrupel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther dark and malt-forward beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly effective as a \u003cstrong\u003ebittering hop\u003c\/strong\u003e, but can also be used later in the boil to contribute its characteristic herbal and slightly spicy hop character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHop Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hop Pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHop Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Alpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Beta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCohumulone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27–32% of alpha acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.00–1.60 ml\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMyrcene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–45% of total oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumulene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–35% of total oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaryophyllene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–14% of total oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarnesene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–1% of total oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exact alpha acid percentage is indicated on each packet and may vary between harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hooley Homebrew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58235094270283,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/5393\/1851\/files\/NorthernBrewer.png?v=1787513352","url":"https:\/\/hooleyhomebrew.ie\/products\/northern-brewer-hop-pellets-100g","provider":"Hooley Homebrew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}