Sterling Hop Rhizome – Pre-order For 2024 Season

Grow your own Sterling hops!

These Sterling Rhizomes are root cuttings of the hop bine; to be planted in well-drained soil with plenty of sun and room to climb, then harvest and dry the flower cones in late summer for your brewing pleasure!

Sterling hops have a unique spicy flavor that is reminiscent of both Saaz and Hallertau. 

Important Notes:

• Rhizomes will ship directly from the supplier as soon as they are available (typically mid-April.)
• The minimum order is two (2) rhizomes. Since these are live root stock, we cannot guarantee they will grow so ordering two of each variety desired is optimal to provide the greatest chances of success.
• Rhizomes will be shipped through the US Postal Service. Please provide a USPS-deliverable address with these orders. If you have a PO Box address and wish to order rhizomes, please include ONLY rhizomes on that order. Rhizomes are not available for international shipping.
• Due to local restrictions, we cannot ship rhizomes to HI, AK, WA, or ID.
• Due to government restrictions, we cannot ship rhizomes internationally.

Additional Resources:

• Frequently Asked Questions about Rhizomes.
• Complete Growing Hops from Rhizomes overview.

Sterling: Contains an uncommon oil content resulting in a unique combination of a delicately spiced, citrusy aroma with herbal and floral tones.

Typical Sterling Hop Statistics:

• Alpha Acids: 4.5 — 9%
• Beta Acids: 4 — 6%
• Co-Humulone: 21 — 28% of alpha acids
• Total Oil: 0.6 – 1.9 mls/100g