Southern Cross Hops are dual purpose used for bittering and aroma, grown in New Zealand. It is crossed with Smoothcone "Cali" and Fuggle, released in 1994. What makes Southern Cross so differential is its high Alpha acids and zesty essence. Most commonly used in Pale Ales, IPAs, and Lagers.
CULTIVATION AREA: New Zealand
Hop Type: Dual-Purpose
Aroma: Citrus lemon zest, pine
Common Styles: Pale Ale, IPA
Origin: New Zealand
Alpha Acid: 11.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid 5 - 6%
Cohumulone 25-28% of AA
Total Oil 1.0-1.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 30-35% of total oil
Humulene 19-22% of total oil
Caryophyllene 6-7% of total oil
Farnesene 7-8% of total oil
Yakima Valley Hops was founded in 2012 and considers itself a premium hops supplier to the small craft brewery and homebrewer. YVH believes that small craft brewers and homebrewers are the true innovators in the market. Washington state's Yakima valley is home to one of the most fertile and productive hop growing regions in the world. The Yakima valley produces 75 percent of the nation's hop crop every year and is the world's top hop producing region.
- Hard to find Dual-Purpost Hop
- Aroma: Citrus lemon zest, pine
- Common Styles: Pale Ale, IPA
- Common Styles: Pale Ale, IPA
- See specifications below