VistavsStirling

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

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 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 Vista

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

When to pick Stirling

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Vista

TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenCitrusSweet

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitusSpicy

Property

PropertyVistaStirling
Alpha acid8–12%6–12%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4–6%
Co-humulone29–31%21–28%
Total oil0.8–2.2 mL1.3–1.9 mL
Myrcene30–40%44–48%
Humulene18–22%19–23%
Caryophyllene10–14%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%11–17%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose