Sun
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4.5–7%
Total oil
-
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 Sun
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sun
Herbal
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Sun | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–29% |
| Humulene | - | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Challenger