BelmavsSouthern Dawn
Belma and Southern Dawn 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 Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Belma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
StrawberryCitrus
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonPineappleGrapefruitBerryTropical
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileFruityHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Belma | Southern Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–12.1% | 11.2–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 4.3–5.9% |
| Co-humulone | - | 31–33% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 65–68% | 22–45% |
| Humulene | - | 17–25% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 4–10% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
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