Southern CrossvsSticklebract
Southern Cross and Sticklebract 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
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sticklebract
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimeSpicyTropicalZest
Only in Sticklebract
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Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Sticklebract |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 6–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 35–45% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 0.75–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 14–64% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 7–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 3–13% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 4–7% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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