Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Sterling
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sterling
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Caliente
CitrusPeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Sterling
NobleHerbalSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Caliente | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 5.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–45% |
| Humulene | - | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 15–19% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |