Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshCitrusResinHerbal
Only in Northdown
FloralCedarBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Admiral | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |