HBC 630vsSouthern Promise
HBC 630 and Southern Promise are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Southern Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick HBC 630
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Southern Promise
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralHerbalCitrusFruity
Only in HBC 630
CherryRaspberryTropicalCandy
Only in Southern Promise
WoodyBerry
Property
| Property | HBC 630 | Southern Promise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 9.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3.6–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 20–22% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.7–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 21–25% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |