Mandarina BavariavsSouthern Dawn

Mandarina Bavaria and Southern Dawn are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Mandarina Bavaria

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–10.5%

Beta acid

4–8%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

Germany

Southern Dawn

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.2–13.5%

Beta acid

4.3–5.9%

Total oil

-

South Africa

Key differences

When to pick Mandarina Bavaria

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Southern Dawn

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusHerbal

Only in Mandarina Bavaria

TangerineLemonResinTropical

Only in Southern Dawn

QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryFruitySpicy

Property

PropertyMandarina BavariaSouthern Dawn
Alpha acid7–10.5%11.2–13.5%
Beta acid4–8%4.3–5.9%
Co-humulone31–35%31–33%
Total oil0.8–2 mL-
Myrcene35–45%22–45%
Humulene10–15%17–25%
Caryophyllene6–10%8–11%
Farnesene1–2%4–10%
OriginGermanySouth Africa
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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