StirlingvsTriplePearl
Stirling and TriplePearl 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
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Stirling
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick TriplePearl
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloral
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitus
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeCitrusZestMelonResinBlack currantSandalwoodCedar
Property
| Property | Stirling | TriplePearl |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 10–11.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3.3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 21–55% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 0.8–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 39–55% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 7–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |