Southern CrossvsCTZ
Southern Cross and CTZ 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
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimePineSpicyTropicalZest
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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