Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Stirling
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Belma | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–12.1% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–68% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | - | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 11–17% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
Pacific Gem