USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 mL
United States
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick USDA 008
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Stirling
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in USDA 008
CitrusSweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicy
Property
| Property | USDA 008 | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.1–11.1% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–3.3% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–26% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1.6–1.7 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 6–7% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 48–49% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 16–17% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–17% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |