ChinookvsSouthern Cross
Chinook and Southern Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 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 Chinook
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineSpicy
Only in Chinook
ResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimeCitrusTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Chinook | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |