MagnatvsSouthern Cross
Magnat and Southern Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Magnat
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
2.8–7%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Poland
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Magnat
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemon
Only in Magnat
LilacFloralChamomileWoody
Only in Southern Cross
LimePineSpicyTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Magnat | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–16% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–7% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–25% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–59% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 16–20% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 5–6% | 6–8% |
| Origin | Poland | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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