Wild WolfvsStirling

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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

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 Wild Wolf

FruityEarthy

Only in Stirling

CitusSpicyFloral

Property

PropertyWild WolfStirling
Alpha acid8.25%6–12%
Beta acid5.88%4–6%
Co-humulone-21–28%
Total oil-1.3–1.9 mL
Myrcene-44–48%
Humulene-19–23%
Caryophyllene-5–7%
Farnesene-11–17%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose