YeomanvsSimcoe

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

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

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 Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Simcoe

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Yeoman

Noble

Only in Simcoe

FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum

Property

PropertyYeomanSimcoe
Alpha acid12–16%11–15%
Beta acid4–5%3–5%
Co-humulone25%15–21%
Total oil1.7–2.4 mL0.8–3.2 mL
Myrcene47–49%40–50%
Humulene19–21%15–20%
Caryophyllene9–10%8–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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