Southern CrossvsMandarina Bavaria
Southern Cross and Mandarina Bavaria 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
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonCitrusTropical
Only in Southern Cross
LimePineSpicyZest
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 31–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 1–2% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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