CascadevsSouthern Cross
Cascade and Southern Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 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 Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrusPine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloral
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimeTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Cascade | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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