SterlingvsCeleia

Sterling and Celeia 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

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Sterling

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

NobleHerbalSpicyFloral

Only in Sterling

-

Only in Celeia

LavenderEarthy

Property

PropertySterlingCeleia
Alpha acid5.5–8.5%3–6%
Beta acid4–6%2–4%
Co-humulone22–28%25–29%
Total oil1–2 mL0.5–3.6 mL
Myrcene35–45%26–35%
Humulene16–18%18–23%
Caryophyllene5–8%8–9%
Farnesene15–19%3–7%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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