Released in 1998, the Sterling variety has excellent noble hop aroma and a smooth bitterness. Many major breweries have used this as a replacement to Saaz. Herbal and spicy aromas dominate with hints of floral and citrus. Used for Ales, Pilsners and Lagers.
All
hops are removed from the vine, cleaned and dried in the dryer. In the
dryer the hops are layered 2'-3' deep and hot air is forced through the
floor for 8-12 hours until they are dried down to 8-10% moisture. From
the drying room they are transported by conveyors to the baling floor
where the hops cool for up to 24 hrs before they are baled. We are
offering these varieties in 7 lb and 15lb bales. These custom bales are
easy and convenient to handle. Hops are put into a high quality Mylar
bag, filled with nitrogen, and then vacuum sealed. We leave some extra
bag material so once it is cut it may be resealed. Most varieties will
be shipped in 2-3 weeks.
