Southern DawnvsJarrylo

Southern Dawn and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Southern Dawn

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.2–13.5%

Beta acid

4.3–5.9%

Total oil

-

South Africa

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Southern Dawn

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Southern Dawn

QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryCitrusFruityHerbal

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangePearBananaWhite

Property

PropertySouthern DawnJarrylo
Alpha acid11.2–13.5%15–17%
Beta acid4.3–5.9%6–7.5%
Co-humulone31–33%34–37%
Total oil-3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene22–45%40–55%
Humulene17–25%15–18%
Caryophyllene8–11%8–11%
Farnesene4–10%0–1%
OriginSouth AfricaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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