Southern BrewervsLawton
Southern Brewer and Lawton are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Brewer
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.4–1.5 mL
South Africa
Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Brewer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Lawton
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyWoody
Only in Southern Brewer
-
Only in Lawton
PungentDank
Property
| Property | Southern Brewer | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 3.5–4% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 38–41% | - |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | - | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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