Styrian EaglevsSimcoe
Styrian Eagle and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Eagle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Simcoe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
BerryPine
Only in Styrian Eagle
BananaBlack currantPeach
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Styrian Eagle | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–17.5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.6 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–60% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 0–2.5% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–7% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 6–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |