Southern BrewervsSouthern Promise
Southern Brewer (bittering) and Southern Promise (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Southern Brewer
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.4–1.5 mL
South Africa
Southern Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Southern Brewer
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Southern Promise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Woody
Only in Southern Brewer
Earthy
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityBerryCitrusFloral
Property
| Property | Southern Brewer | Southern Promise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 9.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 3.6–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 38–41% | 20–22% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.5 mL | 0.7–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 21–25% |
| Humulene | - | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | South Africa |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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