SterlingvsAurum

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

Sterling

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.5–8.5%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

Aurum

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3.1%

Total oil

0.5–1.7 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Sterling

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Aurum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

NobleHerbalSpicyFloral

Only in Sterling

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Only in Aurum

FruityMildEarthyCitrus

Property

PropertySterlingAurum
Alpha acid5.5–8.5%3.5–5.7%
Beta acid4–6%3.1%
Co-humulone22–28%20–23%
Total oil1–2 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene35–45%-
Humulene16–18%-
Caryophyllene5–8%-
Farnesene15–19%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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