Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Aurora
LemongrassNoble
Only in Northdown
PineCedarBerry
Property
| Property | Aurora | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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