Sterling
Spicy
Herbal
Floral
Genetic Origin: A diploid seedling of the Czech Saaz variety; released in 1998.
Aroma Evaluation
Aroma Description
Floral, tea, tobacco
Agronomic Aspects
| Growing | |
|---|---|
| Yield (kg/ ha) | 1550 - 1650 |
| Maturity | early to mid early |
| Acreage (ha) | 92 |
| Main growing country | United States |
| Resistance against Diseases | |
|---|---|
| Downy mildew | tolerant |
| Powdery mildew | susceptible |
Ingredients
| Bitter Components | |
|---|---|
| Alpha acids % | 4.0 - 6.0 |
| Beta acids % | 5.0 - 6.0 |
| Co-humulone % rel. | 21 - 23 |
| Polyphenols | |
|---|---|
| Xanthohumol % | 0.2 - 0.3 |
| Aroma Components | |
|---|---|
| Total oil (ml/100g) | 0.8 - 1.2 |
| Farnesene % rel. of total oil | 13.0 - 15.0 |
| Linalool % rel. of total oil | 0.7 - 0.9 |
Last updated: 11/02/2025