New Zealand Southern Cross HOP PROFILE |
Southern Cross Hops are dual purpose used for bittering and aroma, grown in New Zealand. It is crossed with Smoothcone "Cali" and Fuggle, released in 1994. What makes Southern Cross so differential is its high Alpha acids and zesty essence. Most commonly used in Pale Ales, IPAs, and Lagers.
- Aroma: Citrus lemon zest, pine
- AA: 11-14% Beta Acids: 5-6%
- Cohumulone: 25-28% of AA
- Total Oil: 1.0-1.5 ml/100g
- Myrcene: 30-35% of total oil
- Humulene: 19-22% of total oil
- Caryophyllene: 6-7% of total oil
- Farnesene: 7-8% of total oil
