StirlingvsVista

Stirling and Vista are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Stirling

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Vista

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitusSpicy

Only in Vista

TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenCitrusSweet

Property

PropertyStirlingVista
Alpha acid6–12%8–12%
Beta acid4–6%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone21–28%29–31%
Total oil1.3–1.9 mL0.8–2.2 mL
Myrcene44–48%30–40%
Humulene19–23%18–22%
Caryophyllene5–7%10–14%
Farnesene11–17%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose