Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Stirling
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–17% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |