US Sterling
Pedigree Released in 1998
Maturity Medium
Yield 1800 - 2000 lb./acre
Growth Habit TBA
Disease Reaction Moderately resistant to downy mildew
Pickability TBA
Drying/Baling TBA
Cone Structure TBA
Quality
Luplin TBA
Aroma Herbal, spicy, pleasant hint of floral and citrus
Alpha Acids 6 - 9% w/w
Beta Acids 4 - 6% w/w
Co-Humulone 23 - 24% of alpha acids
Storageability Good
Total Oil 1.3 - 1.9 mls/100 grams
Myrcene TBA
Humulene 19 - 23% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 5 - 7% of whole oil
Farnesene 11 - 17% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Appears to be something between a Saaz and a Mt. Hood. Being looked at by some major breweries. Preliminary results have been favorable.
Possible Substitutions Saaz, Polish Lublin
Beer Styles Lager, Ale, Pilsner
Other Information Very limited at this time. Should see increased acreage.