Southern CrossvsCalypso
Southern Cross and Calypso 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
Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeCitrus
Only in Southern Cross
LemonPineSpicyTropicalZest
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Calypso |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 38–42% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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