SticklebractvsAdmiral
Sticklebract (dual purpose) and Admiral (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Sticklebract
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Sticklebract
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Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Sticklebract | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 35–45% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | 0.75–1.8 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 14–64% | 39–48% |
| Humulene | 7–26% | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–13% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–2% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Hersbrucker
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