WakatuvsSouthern Cross
Wakatu and Southern Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 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 Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeTropicalZest
Only in Wakatu
Floral
Only in Southern Cross
LemonPineSpicyCitrus
Property
| Property | Wakatu | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 8–8.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–30% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–36% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 6–8% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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