Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Taiheke
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloral
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitus
Only in Taiheke
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitLemonLime
Property
| Property | Stirling | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 0–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |