Mount RainiervsStirling
Mount Rainier and Stirling are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Rainier
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicoriceCitrus
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitus
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–17% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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