Northern Brewer was originally developed in England in 1934 but is now largely grown in Germany. German-grown Northern Brewer is considered identical to the original UK-bred variety though subtle differences attributable to the different growing region may be evident.
| Characteristics | Medium intensity herbal, floral |
| Usage | Dual Purpose |
| Alpha Acid | 6.5% - 8.0% |
| Beta Acid | 3.5% - 5.5% |
| Co-Humulone | 27% - 33% |
| Total Oil | 1.5 - 2.0 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 25% - 45% |
| Humulene | 35% - 50% |
| Caryophyllene | 10.0% - 20.0% |
| Farnesene | <1.0% |
| Substitutes | Perle, Northern Brewer (US) |
| Style Guide | Steam Beer, German Ale, German Lager |