Bor
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Czech Republic
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bor
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyPine
Only in Bor
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Only in Northdown
FloralCedarBerry
Property
| Property | Bor | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–29% |
| Humulene | - | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Admiral