Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Sun
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4.5–7%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sun
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Only in Sun
Herbal
Property
| Property | Northdown | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 30–40% |
| 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 | Bittering |
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