New ZealandDescription
Sticklebract is a triploid variety and a result of an open pollinated NZ First Choice. It was developed by New Zealand Horticultural Research Center at Riwaka and released in 1972.
Sticklebract is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Sticklebract was originally released as a high alpha bittering hop, but has become a dual-purpose variety characterized by citrus and pine flavors.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
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Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL
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Beta acid6–8%
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Beta acid2.5–6%
Total oil0.5–1.3 mL
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Beta acid4.7–6.2%
Total oil0.7–1.2 mL
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Beta acid4.8–6.1%
Total oil1–1.7 mL
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Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
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