Southern StarvsMandarina Bavaria
Southern Star and Mandarina Bavaria 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
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Southern Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTangerineTropical
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryFloralPineapplePassion fruitPearCassisRoseOrangeCoffee
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
LemonResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Southern Star | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–18.6% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–31% | 31–35% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.7 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–38% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 1–2% |
| Origin | South Africa | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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