SimcoevsSouthern Cross
Simcoe and Southern Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimeSpicyTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |