Southern CrossvsJarrylo

Southern Cross and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Southern Cross

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.2–2 mL

New Zealand

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Southern Cross

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonLimeSpicy

Only in Southern Cross

PineCitrusTropicalZest

Only in Jarrylo

OrangePearBananaWhite

Property

PropertySouthern CrossJarrylo
Alpha acid11–14%15–17%
Beta acid5–7%6–7.5%
Co-humulone25–28%34–37%
Total oil1.2–2 mL3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene31–55%40–55%
Humulene13–21%15–18%
Caryophyllene5–8%8–11%
Farnesene6–8%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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