Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 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 Adeena
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Adeena
HerbalSpicyFloralLemon
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Adeena | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–38% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.1 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 31–45% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–22% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |