Southern CrossvsTaiheke
Southern Cross and Taiheke 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
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Taiheke
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonLimeSpicyCitrusTropical
Only in Southern Cross
PineZest
Only in Taiheke
GrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–5% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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