Sultana (Denali)vsSouthern Cross
Sultana (Denali) and Southern Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sultana (Denali)
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–7%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Sultana (Denali)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Cross
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineSpicyLemonTropical
Only in Sultana (Denali)
Pineapple
Only in Southern Cross
LimeZest
Property
| Property | Sultana (Denali) | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–7% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 15–17% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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