SimcoevsStyrian Eagle
Simcoe and Styrian Eagle 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
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Styrian Eagle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineBerry
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitApricotBubblegumCitrus
Only in Styrian Eagle
BananaBlack currantPeach
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Styrian Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 12.5–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 2.5–4.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 52–60% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 0–2.5% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 4–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–10% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |