Description
Bred in 1990 and released in 1998, Sterling is an aroma variety with noble hop characteristics. Its lineage includes Saaz, Cascade, Brewer’s Gold and Early Green.
AROMA VALUES: FLORAL CITRUS SPICY HERBAL
| Alpha Acids | 5.5 – 8.5% |
| Beta Acids | 4.5 – 6% |
| Co-Humulone | 22 – 27% |
| Total Oil | 1 – 2 mL/100g |
| B-Pinene | 0.3 – 0.6% of total oil |
| Myrcene | 35 – 45% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.6 – 0.9% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 5 – 8% of total oil |
| Farnesene | 15 – 19% of total oil |
| Humulene | 16 – 18% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0.2 – 0.2% of total oil |
BEER STYLE: Lager, Pale Ale, Pilsner
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