Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerry
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Northdown | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |