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Southern Cross

Dual PurposeHigh AlphaNew Zealand
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About

Southern Cross was created by New Zealand's HortResearch breeding program as a cross between Smooth Cone and the result of a Californian and English Fuggle. It was released in 1994.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

Soft BitternessLemonLimePineSpicyCitrusTropicalZestLemon PeelLemon Zest And Pine Needles

Recommended Beer Styles

Pale AleIndia Pale AleLager

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
≥58%
Humulene
≥14%
Caryophyllene
≥4%
Farnesene
≥5%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid13.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid6.0 - 7.0%
Co-Humulone28-%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.59- mL/100g
HSI0.29
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 71% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)

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