{"product_id":"northdown-hop-pellets","title":"Northdown Hop Pellets 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorthdown T90 Hop Pellets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthdown hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are a traditional English dual-purpose hop, known for their \u003cstrong\u003eearthy, floral, and mildly spicy flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the UK as a descendant of Northern Brewer, this hop offers a balanced combination of bitterness and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith moderate to high alpha acids, Northdown is well-suited for \u003cstrong\u003ebittering, late additions, and dry hopping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flavour profile includes \u003cstrong\u003eearthy and resinous tones, floral spice, and subtle fruit notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a great choice for classic British ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNorthdown Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, floral, mild spice, resinous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Brewer, Target, Challenger, Admiral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bittering, late additions, dry hopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNorthdown Hop Flavour \u0026amp; 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