SterlingvsMount Hood
Sterling and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sterling
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sterling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleHerbalSpicy
Only in Sterling
Floral
Only in Mount Hood
Pungent
Property
| Property | Sterling | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–8.5% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 15–19% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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