Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Orion
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Orion
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Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerry
Property
| Property | Orion | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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