SticklebractvsSimcoe
Sticklebract and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sticklebract
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Sticklebract
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Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Sticklebract | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–45% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.75–1.8 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 14–64% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 7–26% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–13% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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