StirlingvsPacific Jade
Stirling and Pacific Jade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Stirling
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicy
Only in Stirling
CitusFloral
Only in Pacific Jade
CitrusBlack currant
Property
| Property | Stirling | Pacific Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 12–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 7–8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 1.1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 33–34% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 32–33% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 10–11% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |