This blended varietal is half Saaz parentage with some Cascade, Brewer’s Gold, and Early Green hops thrown in. The result is a unique, dual-purpose hop with wonderful aromatics and smooth bittering qualities. Sterling will generally have an alpha acid content between 4.5% and 9%.
The aroma presented is a combination of:
This aromatic blend adds a nice touch to numerous beer styles.
Give this unique hop a taste test in craft brews like Bombshell Blonde from Southern Star Brewery.
Noble-style spicy/floral alternatives; citrus and bitterness will differ. Use the alpha-acid percentage printed on the actual package for bittering calculations. Late additions and dry hopping should be matched by flavor, not alpha acids alone.
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