Common Hop Nordbrau

Exceptional vigor and high-yielding qualities make this famous female hop variety a favorite for home brewing and ornamental gardening alike. A fast-growing herbaceous climber, Nordbrau (or "Northern Brew") quickly sends up rough, twining stems clothed in deeply lobed, textured green leaves each spring, rapidly covering trellises, pergolas, or unsightly walls. From mid-summer into autumn, it bears dense clusters of aromatic, pale green, cone-like flowers that release a distinct fragrance and are prized for adding traditional bitterness and aroma to beers. The plant dies back completely to its hardy underground rootstock in winter, only to return with immense energy the following spring.

Site: Sheltered, needs support: eg trellis
Soil: Well-drained, moist and fertile acid to neutral soil
Position: Full sun for best cones, but tolerates partial shade
Season of interest: Spring to autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 13-26’ (4-8m) Spread: 5-8’ (1.5-2.5m)

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