Southern StarvsSouthern Cross
Southern Star and Southern Cross 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
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Southern Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Southern Cross
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryFloralPineappleTangerinePassion fruitPearCassisRoseOrangeCoffee
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimePineSpicyZest
Property
| Property | Southern Star | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–18.6% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 25–31% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.7 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–38% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 6–8% |
| Origin | South Africa | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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