Kohatu
Alpha acid
6–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 mL
New Zealand
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Kohatu
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Kohatu
Tropical
Only in Stirling
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Property
| Property | Kohatu | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–7% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–16% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–17% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |