Northdown T90 Hop Pellets British Hops

Northdown T90 Hop Pellets British Hops

Northdown is a traditional British dual-purpose hop, developed at Wye College in Kent and introduced commercially in the early 1970s. Known for its well-rounded bitterness and distinctive aroma, it has long been a dependable choice for brewers of classic British ales.

Expect a combination of gentle spice, fresh pine, floral notes and subtle berry fruit. Northdown has a little more aromatic character than you might expect from a traditional bittering hop, making it particularly useful in bitters, old ales, porters and stouts.

With its balanced bittering qualities and relatively high alpha acid content, Northdown works well early in the boil. Later additions bring out its herbal, woody and spicy character, adding another layer of complexity without overwhelming the malt.

Hop Characteristics

• Origin: United Kingdom
• Format: T90 Hop Pellets
• Alpha Acid: 8.4%
• Aroma & Flavour: Spice, pine, floral, herbal and subtle berry notes
• Usage: Bittering, late boil and aroma additions
• Beer Styles: Best Bitter, ESB, Old Ale, Mild, Porter, Stout and Barley Wine

Hop Pairings

Northdown works beautifully alongside Fuggle, combining its spicy and piney character with Fuggle's traditional earthy and woody notes. Progress is another excellent companion, adding gentle floral, herbal and slightly sweet characteristics.

For something a little different, try pairing Northdown with East Kent Goldings, bringing a more delicate floral and spicy finish to a traditional British bitter.

Northdown is also well worth exploring as a single-hop bitter, allowing its rounded bitterness and distinctive British hop character to take centre stage.