NZ Southern Cross™

Hop Description

Solid yields, storage stability, bittering capability, and aroma make this Smooth Cone-bred cultivar, released in 1994, one of New Zealand’s standbys. Lemon, pine, and spice team up with mellow bitterness to create the total package.

Aroma Profile

Citrus, Piney/Resinous, Spicy

  • Brewing Values

Alpha 11 - 14 %

Beta 5 - 6 %

Total Oil 1 - 1.3 ml/100g

COHUMULONE 25 - 28 %

Myrcene 31 - 32 %

Humulene 20.5 - 20.9 %

Caryophyline 6.5 - 6.9 %

Farnesene 7.2-7.4%

Storage

ALPHA

BETA

TOTAL OIL (ml/100g)

Pairs Well With

NZ Cascade (USDA 56013)

Alpha

6-8%

Beta

5-5.5%

Total Oil

1.3-1.8 (ml/100)

MAIN AROMAS

Citrus, Floral

DESCRIPTION

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