NorthdownvsSouthern Promise
Northdown and Southern Promise 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 Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Southern Promise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralBerry
Only in Northdown
PineCedarSpicy
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityWoodyCitrus
Property
| Property | Northdown | Southern Promise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 9.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3.6–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 20–22% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 0.7–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 21–25% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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