Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Vista
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
| Property | Stirling | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 29–31% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |