Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Pioneer
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Cedar
Only in Northdown
FloralPineBerrySpicy
Only in Pioneer
GrapefruitHerbalLemonGrapefruitCrispClean
Property
| Property | Northdown | Pioneer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 8–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 1–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 34–36% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 18–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |