NorthdownvsYellow Sub
Northdown (dual purpose) and Yellow Sub (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Yellow Sub
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Northdown | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | - |
| 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 | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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