Southern Cross NZ Hops (2026)

SOUTHERN CROSS NZ HOPS New Zealand Hops In brewing, citrus and Spice and everything nice is how one might describe New Zealand’s Southern Cross variety. A soft bitterness makes it a good early addition to the boil. As a later addition, it features a heady lemon zest and pine needle essence, which makes it a star among its kind. Lot Number NZSC26 Characteristics soft bitterness, lemon zest, pine Usage Dual Purpose Alpha Acid 13.8% Beta Acid 6.2% Co-Humulone 25.0% - 30.0% Total Oil 2.0 mL/100g Myrcene 55% - 60% Humulene 10% - 15% Caryophyllene 3.0% - 7.0% Farnesene 4.0% - 7.0% Substitutes Style Guide Pale Ale, IPA, Lager Storage Index 0.230 HSI