Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
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 Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sterling
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusMelonCitrusGuava
Only in Sterling
NobleSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Ekuanot | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 5.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–19% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |