SterlingvsPacific Crest
Sterling and Pacific Crest 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
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sterling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Pacific Crest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleHerbalSpicyFloral
Only in Sterling
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Only in Pacific Crest
TobaccoEarthyGrassyPine
Property
| Property | Sterling | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–8.5% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 27% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 15–19% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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