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Sterling

Aroma Hop

Sterling 9043-52 was developed by the USDA from Saaz and other European and American breeding material and released in 1998. Sterling is primarily valued as an aroma hop, with late and finishing additions preserving its most distinctive character.

Alpha Acids16-9 %
Beta Acids4-6 %
Total Oil1.3-1.9 mL/100g
OriginUSA

Variety Details

Sterling provides noble-like herbs and spice with citrus, flowers and a light woody character. Moderate alpha acids make it more flexible than many traditional noble hops, supporting both clean bittering and late aroma. It works well in pilsner, Helles, Kölsch, wheat beer, Belgian-style ale and balanced American lager or pale ale.

Beers and Pellets were evaluated using our Sensory Plus™ Trained Panel. Beers were dry hopped in a standard 2-Row Pale Ale at 2lb/barrel for 72 hours.

Dominant Characteristics

  • Herbal
  • Citrus
  • Spicy

Analytical Data

Alpha Acids (%)*6-9
Beta Acids (%)4-6
Cohumulone (% of Alpha Acids)22-28
Total Oil (ml/100g)1.3-1.9
Myrcene (% of Total Oil)44-48
Humulene (% of Total Oil)19-23
Caryophyllene (% of Total Oil)5-7
Farnesene (% of Total Oil)11-17
Linalool (% of Total Oil)—
Total Polyphenols (%)—

*Oil composition determined by Gas Chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.1.2)

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Style Recommendations

  • Pilsner
  • Kölsch
  • Belgian Ale
  • Saison
  • Wheat Beer

Available Formats

T90 Pellets

T-90 PELLETS

The standard for traditional dry hopping. T-90 pellets deliver consistent bitterness, flavor, and aroma while remaining easy to store, and brew with.

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