Nobility BlendvsNorthdown
Nobility Blend and Northdown are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreen
Only in Northdown
PineCedarBerry
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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