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Southern Cross
bittering · New Zealand
New Zealand dual-purpose variety from NZ Hops. High alpha acid with a distinctive piney, lemon, and spice character. Commonly used for bittering in NZ ales, lagers, and saisons. Clean bitterness with subtle citrus and herbal notes in late additions.
2 brews
About
A New Zealand bittering and dual-purpose hop with a distinctive piney, lemon-peel and spice character. It is most often used for clean kettle bittering in NZ ales, lagers and saisons, with subtle citrus and herbal notes carrying into late additions when used there.
Specs
- Alpha acids
- 11.0–14.0%
- Beta acids
- 5.0–7.0%
- Co-humulone
- 25–30% rel.
- Total oil
- 1.0–1.6 ml/100g
Use rates
- Bittering
- Primary use; ~12–16 IBU per 28 L batch (≈15–25 g)
- Flavour
- Light citrus/herbal note in early flavour additions
- Dry hop
- Not typical
Pairings
- Grains
- Pale malt, Munich malt
- Yeasts
- Saflager W34/70, Safale US-05
- Other hops
- Rakau, Pacific Jade, Riwaka
- Styles
- Lager, Ale, NZ ales, Saison
Substitutes
Green BulletPacific Jade
In your brews
Used in 2 brews 2020-04-13 → 2025-09-06
Total used 56 g ~28 g/batch
Most used at Boil