{"product_id":"northdown-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Northdown Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorthdown Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthdown hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a traditional UK dual-purpose variety developed from Challenger and Target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re used for smooth bittering and subtle aroma in a wide range of British ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole leaf Northdown has a classic mix of earthy bitterness, mild spice, resin, and a soft berry-like fruitiness that comes through late in the boil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest used as a base bittering hop with enough character for aroma additions in malt-forward styles.\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, resinous, mild spice, subtle dark fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Challenger, Target, Admiral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-purpose – bittering and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNorthdown Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthdown delivers a solid earthy bitterness with a resinous edge and a touch of berry-like fruit in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds up well in boil additions and can add complexity when used late, especially in darker or maltier styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Northdown Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthdown fits naturally into British ales and hybrids where earthy depth and clean bitterness are key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Bitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides classic hop structure with subtle spice and fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balances roast with earthy hop flavour and clean finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish IPA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds firm bitterness and dark fruit complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports nutty malt with herbal-hop depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contributes low cohumulone bitterness without clashing with roast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNorthdown Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthdown hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be substituted with other UK varieties like Challenger, Target, or Admiral depending on usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softer and more floral, but close in bittering profile and origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stronger bitterness and bolder spice character, used in similar roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdmiral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher alpha alternative with similar resin and citrus notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNorthdown Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings, Fuggle, and Challenger\u003c\/strong\u003e for balanced, traditional hop blends in UK-style recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softens Northdown’s resinous edge with floral sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuggle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforces the earthy, mellow base for sessionable styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds gentle spice and structure to round out aroma layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthdown is a reliable bittering hop for English ales but don't overlook its subtle late addition fruitiness — it’s especially useful in brown ales or old ales where background berry and resin can elevate the malt character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626848350551,"sku":"2732","price":5.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4739.jpg?v=1769258221","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/northdown-whole-leaf-hops-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}