StirlingvsWild Wolf

Stirling and Wild Wolf 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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Herbal

Only in Stirling

CitusSpicyFloral

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityEarthy

Property

PropertyStirlingWild Wolf
Alpha acid6–12%8.25%
Beta acid4–6%5.88%
Co-humulone21–28%-
Total oil1.3–1.9 mL-
Myrcene44–48%-
Humulene19–23%-
Caryophyllene5–7%-
Farnesene11–17%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose