{"product_id":"northern-brewer","title":"Northern Brewer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Common Heritage • Woody, Minty Backbone • Rugged Dual-Purpose Workhorse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorthern Brewer is a classic German-grown hop with a uniquely rustic personality — woody, minty, and evergreen — best known as the signature hop of California Common, the steam-beer style it has defined for over a century. It is prized for clean, sturdy bitterness and an aroma unlike anything in the citrus-driven modern catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an alpha acid content of 8%, Northern Brewer sits comfortably in dual-purpose territory: strong enough to bitter efficiently, distinctive enough to carry the aroma of an entire beer on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh pine and evergreen notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool, distinct mint character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoody, rustic backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry herbal undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, assertive bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a bittering hop it stays neutral and firm; moved into the late boil, its woody-minty aroma emerges and gives amber lagers and dark ales an unmistakable old-school edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorthern Brewer is a staple ingredient in many traditional styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalifornia Common \/ Steam Beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Special Bitter (ESB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunich Dunkel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also makes a dependable clean bittering charge in German lagers where a noble finish will follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5 gallon batch, use 0.75–1.5 oz at 60 minutes for firm bitterness, with an optional 0.5–1 oz at 15 minutes for the classic woody-mint aroma. Bittering-only use keeps things clean and traditional; late additions are essential if you want true steam-beer character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an authentic California Common, use Northern Brewer at every addition and ferment a lager yeast warm — the style was built around exactly this combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Pine, mint, woody, herbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Dual-purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 60 min, 15 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Perle, Chinook, Magnum (bittering only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: California Common, porter, stout, ESB, dunkel, altbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a true-to-history steam beer, a firm English porter, or a rustic dark lager, Northern Brewer provides the woody, minty backbone that modern hops simply can't replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930665312454,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064919675078,"sku":null,"price":3.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064919707846,"sku":null,"price":7.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064919740614,"sku":null,"price":15.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_4bd49fe5-1c74-42d1-9890-f0f7fba098b9.png?v=1781146208","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/northern-brewer","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}