Southern StarvsVista
Southern Star and Vista 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
Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Vista
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusTangerineTropicalPear
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryPineapplePassion fruitCassisRoseOrangeCoffee
Only in Vista
MelonGreenSweet
Property
| Property | Southern Star | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–18.6% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–31% | 29–31% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.7 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–38% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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