LawtonvsSouthern Brewer
Lawton and Southern Brewer are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
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United States
Southern Brewer
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.4–1.5 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Lawton
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Southern Brewer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
WoodyEarthy
Only in Lawton
PungentDank
Only in Southern Brewer
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Property
| Property | Lawton | Southern Brewer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.2% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 38–41% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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