Southern CrossvsNugget
Southern Cross and Nugget 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
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nugget
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimePineSpicyTropicalZest
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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