Pride of RingwoodvsNorthdown
Pride of Ringwood (bittering) and Northdown (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pride of Ringwood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Northdown
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Cedar
Only in Pride of Ringwood
OakHerbal
Only in Northdown
FloralPineBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Pride of Ringwood | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–39% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–41% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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