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Southern Cross
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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)