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