Nectaron
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4.5–5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
New Zealand
Sterling
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nectaron
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nectaron
TropicalCitrusPineapplePassion fruitPeachGrapefruitNectar
Only in Sterling
NobleHerbalSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Nectaron | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–12% | 5.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–28% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–65% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–19% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |