General Description

Also known as Southern Sublime, N1/69 is another local South African hop with a dank and pungent aroma profile of Kool-Aid, Juicy Fruit, citrus, mango, and plums. With these intense aromatic characters and its high Alpha Acid percentage, this hop works best in intensely hop forward beers.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 9 – 13.4%

Beta Acids: 4 – 5% 

Primary usage: Aromatic additions

Aromatic character: Kool-Aid, Juicy Fruit, citrus, mango, plums

Complimentary beer styles

This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:

Saison

American Ale

Pale Ale

IPA (Indian Pale Ale)

NEIPA (New England IPA)

APA (American Pale Ale)

Due to its strong aromatic profile and high Alpha Acids.

Substitutes

There aren’t any listed substitutes for this hop, however hops used in similar beer styles with unique flavour profiles include:

Galaxy

J17 African Queen

Cashmere

Hull Melon

Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.

Storage

Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.

Shelf life

If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.