Southern CrossvsSouthern Star
Southern Cross and Southern Star 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
Southern Star
Alpha acid
12–18.6%
Beta acid
4–7.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.7 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimePineSpicyZest
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryFloralPineappleTangerinePassion fruitPearCassisRoseOrangeCoffee
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Southern Star |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 12–18.6% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 25–31% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 1.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 32–38% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 8–12% |
| Origin | New Zealand | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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