SimcoevsSticky Fingers Blend
Simcoe and Sticky Fingers Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Sticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid
11.92%
Beta acid
4.59%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityEarthy
Only in Simcoe
GrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Only in Sticky Fingers Blend
SpicyDank
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Sticky Fingers Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 11.92% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 4.59% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 28–29% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | - |
| Humulene | 15–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |