Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 mL
United States
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Olympic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Olympic
Citrus
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerry
Property
| Property | Olympic | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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