Nobility BlendvsStirling
Nobility Blend and Stirling are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreen
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitus
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | - | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 11–17% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |