SimcoevsYeoman

Simcoe and Yeoman 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

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Simcoe

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Simcoe

FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum

Only in Yeoman

Noble

Property

PropertySimcoeYeoman
Alpha acid11–15%12–16%
Beta acid3–5%4–5%
Co-humulone15–21%25%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene40–50%47–49%
Humulene15–20%19–21%
Caryophyllene8–14%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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