Sterling Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

Sterling Hops for Noble Spice, Floral Aroma, and Versatile American Brewing

Sterling is a United States grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and often chosen by brewers looking for an American-grown alternative to traditional noble-style hops. It brings a balance of spicy, floral, herbal, and light citrus character that makes it useful across a broad range of classic beer styles.

That balance is what gives Sterling its versatility. It can support clean lager brewing, work comfortably in wheat beers and Belgian-inspired ales, and still fit pale ale recipes that benefit from more restrained, polished hop character.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Sterling is known for spicy, floral, herbal, and light citrus character. It tends to feel smooth and balanced rather than loud, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want refined hop presence and dependable drinkability.

In the brewhouse, Sterling works well for bittering, late additions, aroma additions, and restrained dry hopping. It fits naturally in pilsner, lager, Kölsch-style beer, Belgian-inspired ale, wheat beer, and pale ale where noble-style structure and clean bitterness are welcome.

Why Brewers Choose Sterling

Brewers often choose Sterling because it offers noble-style appeal with the practicality of a domestic hop variety. It is a strong option when the goal is to build elegant hop character with flexibility across both traditional and modern recipe design.

Hop Specifications

• Origin: United States
• Hop form: T-90 Pellets
• Alpha acid: 4.5% - 9.0%
• Beta acid: 4.0% - 6.0%
• Total oils: 1.0 - 2.0 mL/100g
• Typical beer styles: Pilsner, lager, Kölsch-style beer, Belgian-inspired ale, wheat beer, and pale ale

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to help preserve hop oils, aroma quality, and brewing performance.