Buzz BulletsvsStirling

Buzz Bullets and Stirling are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Buzz Bullets

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

United States

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Buzz Bullets

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Stirling

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Buzz Bullets

Citrus

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitusSpicy

Property

PropertyBuzz BulletsStirling
Alpha acid8–10%6–12%
Beta acid5–6%4–6%
Co-humulone-21–28%
Total oil-1.3–1.9 mL
Myrcene-44–48%
Humulene-19–23%
Caryophyllene-5–7%
Farnesene-11–17%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose