Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
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 Horizon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyFloral
Only in Horizon
Citrus
Only in Northdown
PineCedarBerry
Property
| Property | Horizon | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–12% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 16–19% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Admiral