Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 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 Zenia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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
Pine
Only in Zenia
DankResinOrangeOnionCitrusFruityMarmaladeGarlic
Only in Northdown
FloralCedarBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Zenia | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.4–5.1% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–29% |
| Humulene | - | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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