GR Northern Brewer Hops – CY25 – Spalter Hopfen

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GR Northern Brewer CY25 from Spalter Hopfen is a true classic — the dual-purpose variety that defined California common and remains a fixture in Altbier and dark beer brewing. It's a fit for steam beer, Altbier, stout, and traditional English-influenced styles where a woody backbone belongs in the profile.

Expect a woody, minty, rustic character unlike anything in the modern flavor catalog — evergreen and resinous rather than fruity. Northern Brewer earns its dual-purpose label honestly: it bitters cleanly in early additions and contributes its signature character late, often doing both jobs in the same recipe.

This hop is available in 11 lb foils and 44 lb boxes. Choose the 11 lb foil for style-specific brands like a steam beer or Alt; choose the 44 lb box when it runs across multiple recipes.

Hop analysis values vary by crop year and lot — confirm current alpha, beta, and total oil for the active lot on the COA or with our team before final recipe calculations. Cold-stored in Fort Worth and Atlanta and lot-documented from Spalt to your dock.

Brewing around availability or comparing varieties? See the closest alternatives for this hop and 60+ others on our Hop Substitution Chart.

Package Options

Choose the Right Hop Package

Select 11 lb for flexible needs or 44 lb when you want four foils and stronger purchasing efficiency.

11 lb Foil

1 foil · 11 lb total

Best for trials, seasonals, smaller runs, and flexible inventory planning.

44 lb Box

4 x 11 lb foils · 44 lb total

Best for core brands, repeat production, lager programs, and full-box value.

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Brewer Notes

The Dual-Purpose Classic

German-grown Northern Brewer is a true classic — the dual-purpose variety that defined California common and remains a fixture in Altbier and dark beer brewing. Its woody, rustic character sits entirely apart from the modern flavor catalog.

Best Brewing Fit

Steam beer, Altbier, stout, and traditional English-influenced styles where a woody backbone belongs in the profile. It bitters cleanly early and contributes its signature character late — often doing both jobs in one recipe.

Brewing Guidance

The 11 lb foil for style-specific brands like a steam beer or Alt; the 44 lb box when it runs across multiple recipes.

Pro Brew Advantage

Direct from Spalter Hopfen's grower network — cold-stored in Fort Worth and Atlanta with lot documentation, alongside the full German program.

Aroma Notes

Woody, minty, rustic — evergreen and resinous rather than fruity.

Best Beer Styles

Steam Beer, Altbier, Stout, English Ale

Quick Spec

GR Northern Brewer at a Glance

Typical published ranges — the exact analysis for the lot in stock is on its COA.

Hop Use

Dual-Purpose

Origin

Hallertau, Germany — via Spalter Hopfen

Alpha Acid

6–10%

Beta Acid

3–5%

Total Oil

1.0–1.6 mL/100g

Cohumulone

27–33% of alpha acids

Aroma Intensity

Moderate — distinctive woody character

Available Form

Type 90 pellets — 11 lb foils and 44 lb boxes

Storage

Keep cold and sealed until use; good stability for a dual-purpose classic.

Need Help Planning Your Hop Program?

Match the right Spalter Hopfen variety to your beer, production plan, and contract needs.

Not sure which Spalter Hopfen variety is the right fit for your brewery? Tell us your beer style, annual usage, batch size, target aroma profile, and production goals. Our team can help you compare varieties, plan recurring purchases, and discuss hop contract options for your brewing program.

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About Spalter Hopfen

Classic German hops for brewers building clean, balanced European beer programs.

Spalter Hopfen brings traditional German hop character to professional brewing programs, with refined aroma options for lager, pilsner, wheat beer, Kölsch, Altbier, Märzen, and other European-style beers. Available through Pro Brew Supply in brewery-friendly 11 lb foil and 44 lb box formats.

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Why Brewers Choose Spalter Hopfen

Historic German hop-growing region rooted in Spalt, Bavaria.
Traditional aroma hop focus for lager, pilsner, wheat, Kölsch, Altbier, and European brewing programs.
Strong fit for breweries that value refined herbal, floral, spicy, and noble-style hop character.
Available through Pro Brew Supply in professional 11 lb foil and 44 lb box formats.
A strategic German hop partner for building complete beer programs with malt, yeast, process aids, and brewery supplies in one order.

Why Pro Brew Supply Carries Spalter Hopfen

Pro Brew Supply partners with Spalter Hopfen to give brewers access to German hop options that fit real production needs. These hops are especially valuable for breweries building lager, pilsner, wheat beer, Kölsch, Altbier, and other European-style programs where hop character should be clean, refined, and dependable.

Pair Spalter Hopfen with malt, yeast, nutrients, process aids, cleaning products, and brewery supplies in one order to simplify purchasing and build complete beer programs around high-quality German ingredients.