Southern SublimevsDelta
Southern Sublime and Delta are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Sublime
Alpha acid
10.8–13.4%
Beta acid
4.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Sublime
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Delta
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Southern Sublime
OrangePlumMangoDankPungent
Only in Delta
MelonSpicy
Property
| Property | Southern Sublime | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.8–13.4% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 4.9% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 26% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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