TriumphvsStirling

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

Triumph

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.8 mL

United States

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Triumph

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

When to pick Stirling

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Triumph

PineOrangePeachLimeFruityCitrus

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitusFloral

Property

PropertyTriumphStirling
Alpha acid9–12%6–12%
Beta acid3–5%4–6%
Co-humulone22–26%21–28%
Total oil0.8–1.8 mL1.3–1.9 mL
Myrcene25–40%44–48%
Humulene28–34%19–23%
Caryophyllene8–10%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%11–17%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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