Buzz BulletsvsNorthdown
Buzz Bullets and Northdown are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Buzz Bullets
Alpha acid
8–10%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
-
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 Buzz Bullets
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Northdown
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Buzz Bullets
Citrus
Only in Northdown
PineCedarBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Buzz Bullets | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 24–32% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–29% |
| Humulene | - | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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