Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Orion
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerry
Only in Orion
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Property
| Property | Northdown | Orion |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 2.5–5.75% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 0.8–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 41–56% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 16–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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