Wild WolfvsSimcoe

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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Simcoe

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–15%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–3.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Wild Wolf

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Simcoe

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FruityEarthy

Only in Wild Wolf

Herbal

Only in Simcoe

GrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus

Property

PropertyWild WolfSimcoe
Alpha acid8.25%11–15%
Beta acid5.88%3–5%
Co-humulone-15–21%
Total oil-0.8–3.2 mL
Myrcene-40–50%
Humulene-15–20%
Caryophyllene-8–14%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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