CeleiavsSterling

Celeia and Sterling are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Sterling

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.5–8.5%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sterling

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

NobleFloralSpicyHerbal

Only in Celeia

LavenderEarthy

Only in Sterling

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Property

PropertyCeleiaSterling
Alpha acid3–6%5.5–8.5%
Beta acid2–4%4–6%
Co-humulone25–29%22–28%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene26–35%35–45%
Humulene18–23%16–18%
Caryophyllene8–9%5–8%
Farnesene3–7%15–19%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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