Mandarina BavariavsSouthern Star
Mandarina Bavaria and Southern Star are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Southern Star
Alpha acid
12–18.6%
Beta acid
4–7.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.7 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TangerineCitrusTropical
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
LemonResinHerbal
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryFloralPineapplePassion fruitPearCassisRoseOrangeCoffee
Property
| Property | Mandarina Bavaria | Southern Star |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10.5% | 12–18.6% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 4–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–35% | 25–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 32–38% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 8–12% |
| Origin | Germany | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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