Diamond SpringsvsSterling
Diamond Springs and Sterling are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Diamond Springs
Alpha acid
4.83%
Beta acid
3.18%
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 Diamond Springs
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Sterling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Diamond Springs
CitrusLemonMint
Only in Sterling
NobleHerbalSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Diamond Springs | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.83% | 5.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.18% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 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 | Aroma | Aroma |