DeltavsSouthern Sublime
Delta and Southern Sublime are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Southern Sublime
Alpha acid
10.8–13.4%
Beta acid
4.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Delta
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Southern Sublime
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Delta
MelonSpicy
Only in Southern Sublime
OrangePlumMangoDankPungent
Property
| Property | Delta | Southern Sublime |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 10.8–13.4% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 4.9% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 2–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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