Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Wild Wolf
Alpha acid
8.25%
Beta acid
5.88%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Wild Wolf
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityEarthy
Only in Simcoe
GrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Only in Wild Wolf
Herbal
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Wild Wolf |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 8.25% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 5.88% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | - |
| 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 |