# Northern Brewer? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ingredients\ **Created:** [June 26, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/northern-brewer/16987 "2014-06-26T18:19:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![goschman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@goschman](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/goschman)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/northern-brewer/16987/1 "2014-06-26T18:19:06Z")
What ya got? Bittering/Aroma? Both? Beer Styles other than Cali Common? Description from Williams where I purchased them: A strong fragrant hop with a rich rough-hewn flavor and aroma, ideal for steam-style beers and ales. Northern Brewer has a unique mint-like evergreen flavor. ---
**Author:** ![fejjgw](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/fejjgw/32/4173_2.png) [@fejjgw](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/fejjgw)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2014, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/northern-brewer/16987/2 "2014-06-26T18:21:57Z")
> **[Northern Brewer (UK) - Hopslist](https://www.hopslist.com/hops/dual-purpose-hops/northern-brewer/)** > > Northern Brewer is a well-known dual-use hop developed at Wye College in 1934. Currently, it is being grown in several countries around the world. The original was a cross between East Kent Golding and a Brewer’s Gold male. Today, it is grown mostly... there are 2 other regional listing for NB as well. Enjoy, Jeff ---
**Author:** ![skatz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/skatz/32/6982_2.png) [@skatz](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/skatz)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2014, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/northern-brewer/16987/3 "2014-06-26T18:22:15Z")
Northern Brewer is THE hop for Anchor Steam. Also used with centennial and cascade in Janet’s Brown. ---
**Author:** ![goschman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@goschman](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/goschman)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2014, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/northern-brewer/16987/4 "2014-06-26T18:29:57Z")
Gotcha. Most decriptions I see relate it back to being minty/woody. Not sure what I should use it in but it seems like I have a lot of options. If I brewed more often I would do a SMASH with it… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/original/1X/f1a2211dcb353b921ed70873794a31db2031eccc.png) [@system](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2014, 4:12am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/northern-brewer/16987/5 "2014-06-27T04:12:58Z")
Northern Brewer was a popular hop in the nineties.  It has a distinct flavor. ---
**Author:** ![hopfenundmalz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/hopfenundmalz/32/11193_2.png) [@hopfenundmalz](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/hopfenundmalz)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2014, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/northern-brewer/16987/6 "2014-06-27T10:32:44Z")
NB has that woody+minty thing going on. Pearle also has a minty note, but is less woody. NB was one of Pearles parents, so that mint thing carried through. ---
**Author:** ![brewinhard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@brewinhard](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brewinhard)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2014, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/northern-brewer/16987/7 "2014-06-27T19:32:01Z")
I agree with the rustic/woody notes from Northern Brewer.  I find it to be a good bittering hop and will lend quite a distinct/unique flavor and aroma to beers so be careful when choosing those additions per style. ---
**Author:** ![theoman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/theoman/32/11676_2.png) [@theoman](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/theoman)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2014, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/northern-brewer/16987/8 "2014-07-02T12:43:30Z")
I’ve used it as late additions in my black lagers. Love it.