Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Sterling
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lotus
OrangeVanillaBerryTropicalCream
Only in Sterling
NobleHerbalSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Lotus | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 5.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–19% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |