StirlingvsAdmiral

Stirling (dual purpose) and Admiral (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Admiral

Bittering

Alpha acid

13–16.2%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1–1.7 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Stirling

  • 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

Herbal

Only in Stirling

CitusSpicyFloral

Only in Admiral

OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResin

Property

PropertyStirlingAdmiral
Alpha acid6–12%13–16.2%
Beta acid4–6%4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone21–28%37–45%
Total oil1.3–1.9 mL1–1.7 mL
Myrcene44–48%39–48%
Humulene19–23%23–26%
Caryophyllene5–7%6–8%
Farnesene11–17%0–2%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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