Pacific JadevsNorthdown
Pacific Jade and Northdown are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Pacific Jade
CitrusHerbalBlack currant
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerry
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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