Southern AromavsCeleia
Southern Aroma and Celeia are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Aroma
Alpha acid
3.6–7.3%
Beta acid
5.4–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
South Africa
Celeia
Alpha acid
3–6%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–3.6 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Southern Aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Celeia
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralHerbalNoble
Only in Southern Aroma
HayStrawBlack currant
Only in Celeia
LavenderSpicyEarthy
Property
| Property | Southern Aroma | Celeia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.6–7.3% | 3–6% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–6% | 2–4% |
| Co-humulone | 19–25% | 25–29% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.5–3.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–28% | 26–35% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 18–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–7% |
| Origin | South Africa | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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