Southern Cross (NZ)

Southern Cross is a triploid cross between the New Zealand variety “Smoothcone” and a 1950’s research variety bred from a crossing of an early North American type known as the “Cali” (short for Californian) with the ubiquitous English Fuggle. Released from New Zealand’s HortResearch hop breeding programme at Riwaka in 1994.

It imparts a soft bitterness with a subtle resinous quality. The essential oil component is such that it can deliver a delicate balance of citrus and spice when added at the end of boil or a much bigger punch in the hopback or direct to the fermenter .

Specific aroma descriptors include citrus and tropical fruit with hints of lemon zest, lime, pine and spice.

Alpha Acid %: 11-14
Use: Dual Pupose
Aroma: Citrus, Spice
Grown: NZ

Choose between a 50g or 100g pack

All of our hops are vacuum sealed in plastic bags and stored dark below 2°. The bags are compatible with household vacuum sealers for easy resealing at home.