Sterling was successfully bred to overcome Saaz’s susceptibility to mildew. Developed over 8 years in Corvallis, Oregon it was released in 1998.
Sterling’s oil content is rather unusual with both very high farnesene and very low carophyllene. This creates a delicately spiced, citrusy aroma with both a floral and herbal punch. Sterling’s heritage is complex too and is the result of a mix of Saaz, Cascade, Early Green, Brewer’s Gold and another, unknown variety.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Spicy, citrus aroma, herbal notes |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 4.5%-9% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 4%-6% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 21%-28% |
| Country | US |
| Cone Size | Medium |
| Cone Density | Compact |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid |
| Yield Amount | 1800-2000 kg/hectare (1610-1785 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to high |
| Resistant to | Resistant to downy mildew and powdery mildew |
| Susceptible to | |
| Storability | Retains 60%-75% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.6-1.9 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 44%-48% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 19%-23% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 5%-8% |
| Farnesene Oil | 11%-17% |
| Substitutes | Saaz |
| Style Guide | India Pale Ale |
Where to Buy Sterling HopsAs a listing requirement, all suppliers below ship nationally to their respective countries. |
Yakima Valley Hops (USA)
Great Fermentations (USA)
Hop Alliance (USA)
Northwest Hop Farms (Canada)
Hops Direct (USA)
Amazon (USA)
Humlegårdens Ekolager (Sweden)
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References
http://beerlegends.com/sterling-hops
https://ychhops.com/varieties/sterling
http://www.usahops.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=hop_info&pageID=8
https://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/person/2450/hopcultivars/21689.html
https://bsgcraftbrewing.com/sterling-hop
