Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Shaddock
Alpha acid
4.96%
Beta acid
3.59%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Shaddock
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Only in Shaddock
LimeGrapefruitOnionGarlic
Property
| Property | Northdown | Shaddock |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 4.96% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3.59% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | - |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | - |
| Humulene | 40–45% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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