SimcoevsWild Wolf

Simcoe and Wild Wolf are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Simcoe

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–15%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–3.2 mL

United States

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

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

PropertySimcoeWild Wolf
Alpha acid11–15%8.25%
Beta acid3–5%5.88%
Co-humulone15–21%-
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL-
Myrcene40–50%-
Humulene15–20%-
Caryophyllene8–14%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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