Southern StarvsBelma
Southern Star and Belma are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Star
Alpha acid
12–18.6%
Beta acid
4–7.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.7 mL
South Africa
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Belma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
BerryCitrusPineappleTropicalOrange
Only in Southern Star
QuinceFloralTangerinePassion fruitPearCassisRoseCoffee
Only in Belma
MelonStrawberryGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Southern Star | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–18.6% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–31% | - |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.7 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–38% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | - |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | - |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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