LumberjackvsSimcoe
Lumberjack and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Lumberjack
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusEarthy
Only in Lumberjack
MelonSpicesCloveAllspiceBitter
Only in Simcoe
FruityGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Lumberjack | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |