Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
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 Herald
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Herald
OrangeGrapefruitCitrusClean
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Herald | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 1–1.9 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |