Southern PromisevsNorthdown
Southern Promise and Northdown are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Promise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
BerryFloral
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityWoodyCitrus
Only in Northdown
PineCedarSpicy
Property
| Property | Southern Promise | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–14.5% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.6–5.8% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–22% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 21–25% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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