Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Omega
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Northdown
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Omega
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Only in Northdown
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Property
| Property | Omega | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–54% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |