Sterling

[Yob]

Pedigree
Lineage includes Saaz, Cascade, Brewer's Gold, Early Green and German open pollination

Brewing Usage
Aroma

Aroma
Herbal and spicy, with a hint of floral, citrus (lemon/pineapple) characteristics

Possible Substitutions

• Czech Saaz
• Polish Lublin

Typical Beer Styles

• Belgian-style Ales

Additional Information

Released in 1998







Storage Stability
60 - 75% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids
6.0 - 9.0%

Beta Acids
4.0 - 6.0%


Co-Humulone
22 - 28%

Total Oil
1.3 - 1.9 mL / 100g


Myrcene
44 - 48% of total oil

Humulene
19 - 23% of total oil


Caryophyllene
5 - 7% of total oil

Farnesene
11 - 17% of total oil


General Trade Perception
Finding favor as a Saaz replacement

MOD: Post edited by Lord Raja Goomba I, to insert above description. Original post below:


Trying to dig up a little info on these, they read as quite versatile and are really one I'd personally be interested in having a play with.

Anybody else got any feedback on using them?

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[brewtas]

I've heard good things but haven't had a chance to use them yet. Definitely interested if you get a shipment.