NorthdownvsSticklebract
Northdown and Sticklebract 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
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sticklebract
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Northdown
FloralCedarBerrySpicy
Only in Sticklebract
Citrus
Property
| Property | Northdown | Sticklebract |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 6–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 35–45% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 0.75–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 14–64% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 7–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 3–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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