TaihekevsSouthern Cross
Taiheke and Southern Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalLemonLimeSpicy
Only in Taiheke
GrapefruitFloral
Only in Southern Cross
PineZest
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 6–8% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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