Southern CrossvsBelma
Southern Cross and Belma are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Belma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimePineSpicyZest
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerry
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | - |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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