Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Stirling
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicyFloral
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Stirling | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |