Southern CrossvsCascade
Southern Cross and Cascade 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
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineSpicyCitrus
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimeTropicalZest
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 3–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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