CalientevsSouthern Cross
Caliente and Southern Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
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 Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineLemonZest
Only in Caliente
PeachStone fruitMandarin
Only in Southern Cross
LimeSpicyTropical
Property
| Property | Caliente | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 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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