BelmavsSouthern Cross
Belma and Southern Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Belma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerry
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimePineSpicyZest
Property
| Property | Belma | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–12.1% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–68% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | - | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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