BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 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 BRU-1
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Northdown
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in BRU-1
PineappleGreenFruity
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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