Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Stirling
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloral
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitus
Only in Northdown
PineCedarBerry
Property
| Property | Stirling | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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