Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 mL
United States
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Adeena
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloralPine
Only in Adeena
HerbalLemon
Only in Northdown
CedarBerry
Property
| Property | Adeena | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–38% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.1 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–30% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 31–45% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–22% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Admiral
Styrian Golding