Southern CrossvsApollo
Southern Cross (dual purpose) and Apollo (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonLimePineCitrus
Only in Southern Cross
SpicyTropicalZest
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangeResinCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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