Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Zenia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Northdown
FloralCedarBerrySpicy
Only in Zenia
DankResinOrangeOnionCitrusFruityMarmaladeGarlic
Property
| Property | Northdown | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | - |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | - |
| Humulene | 40–45% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Admiral