NorthdownvsSouthern Dawn
Northdown and Southern Dawn are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerry
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryCitrusFruityHerbal
Property
| Property | Northdown | Southern Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 11.2–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.3–5.9% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 31–33% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 22–45% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 17–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–10% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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