Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Walhalla
Alpha acid
5.97–10%
Beta acid
3.75–6%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Walhalla
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Only in Walhalla
CitrusGarlicGrassyHerbal
Property
| Property | Northdown | Walhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 5.97–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3.75–6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | - |
| 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 | Aroma |
Admiral