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Southern Cross NZ
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About
Excellent essential oil profiles, low Cohumulone and consistent Alpha acid levels with aroma characteristics to include lemon peel and pine needles underpinned by clean spicy notes. 'A hop with many talents' - this variety (generally selected for its consistency in mainstream Lagers), will impart a soft bitterness with a subtle resinous quality, delivering a delicate balance of citrus and spice when added toward the end of the boil.
Origin
Bred from a cross between the New Zealand Smoothcone variety and a 1950's research variety comprised of an early North American ‘Cali' - English Fuggle cross; Southern Cross was released from New Zealand's HortResearch hop breeding programme at Riwaka in 1994.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
HerbalLemonPineLimeSpicyCitrusTropicalZestSoft BitternessLemon Zest And Pine Needles
Recommended Beer Styles
Pale AleIndia Pale AleLager
Substitutes
NoneSorachi Ace
Oil Composition
Myrcene
31-59%
Humulene
13-28%
Caryophyllene
≥4%
Farnesene
5-8%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid11.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid5.0 - 6.5%
Co-Humulone25-28%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.2- mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity7/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityGood