Bramling CrossvsNorthdown
Bramling Cross and Northdown are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bramling Cross
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
2.3–3.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 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 Bramling Cross
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Bramling Cross
Black currantLoganberryVanillaLemon
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerry
Property
| Property | Bramling Cross | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–3.2% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–16% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |