LotusvsSterling

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

Lotus

Aroma

Alpha acid

13–17%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Sterling

Aroma

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

PropertyLotusSterling
Alpha acid13–17%5.5–8.5%
Beta acid5–6%4–6%
Co-humulone33–39%22–28%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene25–35%35–45%
Humulene35–40%16–18%
Caryophyllene-5–8%
Farnesene0–1%15–19%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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