Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 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 Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Northdown
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Amarillo
TropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Northdown
PineCedarBerry
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |