NORTHDOWN Alpha acid 6-10% Ref: HOPNORT0610 BREWING QUALITY An excellent all round hop with good alpha and aroma properties. Very popular used either on its own or in conjunction with an aroma variety. A slightly richer flavour than Challenger although quite similar in many other ways. Provides cheaper alpha acid than many traditional varieties, while having excellent flavour properties. ORIGIN / HISTORY UK origin. Northdown was released by Wye College in 1970; it is a seedling of Northern Brewer, crossed with a downy mildew-resistant male. It is an "aunt" of Challenger and Target. AGRONOMICS Good resistance to Downy Mildew but susceptible to Powdery Mildew and Verticillium Wilt. ACID COMPONENTS Alpha Acids 6 - 10% w/w Beta Acids 4.4 - 6.2% w/w Type T90 Hop Pellets Cohumulone 24 - 29% of alpha acids OIL COMPONENTS Total Oil 1.2 - 2.2 mls/100 grams Caryophyllene 15% of whole oil Type Leaf Hops Farnesene 1.1% of whole oil Humulene 43% of whole oil Myrcene 26 - 36% of total oil Possible Substitutions: Northern Brewer, Challenger