Diamant
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–1.7 mL
Germany
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Diamant
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Diamant
FennelLavenderCitrus
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Diamant | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | - | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 18–20% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.7 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–29% |
| Humulene | - | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Admiral