TriplePearlvsNorthdown
TriplePearl and Northdown are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 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 TriplePearl
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCedarFloral
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeCitrusZestMelonResinBlack currantSandalwood
Only in Northdown
PineBerry
Property
| Property | TriplePearl | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–11.2% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.2% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–55% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–55% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 7–11% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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