SummervsSterling

Summer and Sterling are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Summer

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.6–6.4%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1.4–2 mL

Australia

Sterling

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.5–8.5%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Summer

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sterling

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Summer

ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusStone fruitPassion fruitPeach

Only in Sterling

NobleHerbalSpicyFloral

Property

PropertySummerSterling
Alpha acid5.6–6.4%5.5–8.5%
Beta acid4.8–6.1%4–6%
Co-humulone20–25%22–28%
Total oil1.4–2 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene29–38%35–45%
Humulene28–50%16–18%
Caryophyllene8–11%5–8%
Farnesene0–1%15–19%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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