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− | |storage= | + | |origin=USA |
− | + | |noble=No | |
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− | | | + | |styles=American ales or lagers |
+ | |substitutions=[[Saaz]] | ||
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+ | |alpha=4.5-9 | ||
+ | |beta=4-6 | ||
+ | |cohumulone=21-24 | ||
+ | |myrcene=44-48 | ||
+ | |humulene=6-23 (sources vary) | ||
+ | |carophyllene=5-22 (sources vary) | ||
+ | |farnesene=11-15 | ||
+ | |total_oil=0.6-1.9 | ||
+ | |storage=fair | ||
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+ | |yield=moderate | ||
+ | |harvest=early | ||
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− | + | '''Sterling''' is a relatively new diploid aroma variety, developed from, among other parents, [[Saaz]], [[Cascade]], [[Brewer's Gold]], and [[Early Green]]. It is considered to have a very good [[noble hop]] style of spicy, floral, slightly citrusy character and is often recommended as a substitute for [[Saaz]]. |
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
Sterling is a relatively new diploid aroma variety, developed from, among other parents, Saaz, Cascade, Brewer's Gold, and Early Green. It is considered to have a very good noble hop style of spicy, floral, slightly citrusy character and is often recommended as a substitute for Saaz.