Southern CrossvsHORT9909
Southern Cross and HORT9909 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
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick HORT9909
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonLimePineSpicyCitrus
Only in Southern Cross
TropicalZest
Only in HORT9909
HaySweetNobleBlack currant
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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