Southern CrossvsSimcoe
Southern Cross and Simcoe 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
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimeSpicyTropicalZest
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |