Pacific JadevsStirling
Pacific Jade and Stirling are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Stirling
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyHerbal
Only in Pacific Jade
CitrusBlack currant
Only in Stirling
CitusFloral
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–17% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |