Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Simcoe
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshResinHerbal
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Admiral | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |