Southern Cross® is one of New Zealand's premier dual-purpose hop varieties, delivering bold citrus character, smooth bitterness and exceptional versatility. The 2025 harvest offers outstanding brewing quality for professional breweries and homebrewers seeking clean, expressive hop character.
Known for its vibrant aromas of lime zest, lemon peel, pine, fresh herbs and subtle spice, Southern Cross® provides a crisp citrus profile with a refined bitterness that shines in both classic and modern beer styles.
Whether used for bittering, whirlpool additions or dry hopping, Southern Cross® contributes excellent flavor stability, bright aroma and outstanding drinkability.
Aroma & Flavor
- 🍋 Lime zest
- 🍋 Lemon peel
- 🌲 Pine
- 🌿 Fresh herbs
- 🌶️ Light spice
- 🍊 Clean citrus
Ideal Beer Styles
- New Zealand Pilsner
- West Coast IPA
- Hazy IPA
- Pale Ale
- Lager
- Blonde Ale
- Kölsch
- Saison
Product Details
- Origin: New Zealand
- Harvest: 2025
- Hop Form: T90 Pellets
- Hop Type: Dual Purpose
- Supplier: DUKE Hops
Why Choose DUKE Hops?
At DUKE Hops, we source premium hop lots directly from trusted growers to deliver exceptional freshness, consistent quality, and outstanding brewing performance. Every lot is carefully selected to help breweries create world-class beer with confidence.