Southern Cross is a versatile dual-purpose variety suitable for hop additions throughout the brewing process. Its soft bitterness makes it a great boil hop, but its unique character combining citrus, pine resin & spice allows it to star in late additions & dry hopping.

 

Cultivation Area: New Zealand

Alpha Acids (%):  13%-14% (Co-Humulone Composition 28%)

 

Flavour & Aroma Profile

• Zesty lemon
• Pine needles
• Subtle spice

Recommended Beer Styles

• Pale ales
• India Pale Ales
• Lagers, especially NZ Pilsner

Hop Substitutions

• None

Ancestry

• The result of crossing NZ Smooth Cone hops with a Californian & English Fuggles hybrid.