Finding favor as a Saaz replacement, Sterling hops are a prime ingredient in the production of Pilsner, Lager and Belgian-style Ales. Finding favor as a Saaz replacement. Limited but stable acreage; released in 1998.
Development: Lineage includes Saaz, Cascade, Brewer’s Gold, Early Green and German open-pollination.
Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Herbal and spicy with a hint of floral and citrus
Alpha Acids: 6.0 — 9.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 — 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 22 — 28% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.3 — 1.9 mls/100g
Substitutions: Czech Saaz
Typical Beer Styles: Pilsner, Lager and Belgian-style Ales
Nice hop to use in a wheat beer that adds bittering, but doesn't dominate the flavor profile
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Good for Lagers and Pilsners
It has a pleasant citrusy and flowery aroma and taste. I've actually used it as a FWH to increase the flavor, and since it's not high in Alpha acids it doesn't dominate the beer.
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Best Universal Hop I've Used
This works with everything I brew except when I need a citrusy hop._x000D_This is a must have, and it is very smooth.
