Flyer
Alpha acid
8.3–14.5%
Beta acid
4.1–6%
Total oil
-
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 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
| Property | Flyer | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.3–14.5% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.1–6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–35% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–25% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |