General Description

A local South African hop, derived from Saaz and Hallertau Mittlefrüh, Southern Aroma is an excellent addition to English and European style beers along with more hop intensive Belgian and American styles with hop aromas consisting of Floral, fields of flowers, woody/spicy, and fruity aromatics.  

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 11.5 – 16%

Beta Acids: 6 – 7.5% 

Primary usage: Dual Purpose (Aromatic and Bittering)

Aromatic character: Floral, flowers, woody, spicy, fruity.

Complimentary beer styles

This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:

Saison

American Ale

Pale Ale

IPA (Indian Pale Ale)

Extra Special English Ale

English Dark Ale

English Light Ale

Due to its mix of mostly earthy and floral flavours and mild bitterness.

Substitutes

Motueka

Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.

Storage

Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.

Shelf life

If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.