SimcoevsStyrian Wolf
Simcoe and Styrian Wolf 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 Wolf
Alpha acid
10–18.5%
Beta acid
2.1–6%
Total oil
0.7–4.5 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Styrian Wolf
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityPassion fruit
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Only in Styrian Wolf
MangoLemongrassElderflowerVioletFloralCoconut
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Styrian Wolf |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 10–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 2.1–6% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 22–23% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 0.7–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 5–9% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |