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Flyer and Northdown are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Flyer

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.3–14.5%

Beta acid

4.1–6%

Total oil

-

United Kingdom

Northdown

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–10%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.2–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Flyer

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Northdown

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Flyer

CitrusLicoriceResinCaramel

Only in Northdown

FloralPineCedarBerry

Property

PropertyFlyerNorthdown
Alpha acid8.3–14.5%7–10%
Beta acid4.1–6%4–5.5%
Co-humulone26–35%24–32%
Total oil-1.2–2.5 mL
Myrcene17–25%23–29%
Humulene22–23%40–45%
Caryophyllene0–1%13–17%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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