African QueenvsSimcoe
African Queen and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
African Queen
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
3.9–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
South Africa
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick African Queen
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Simcoe
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusBubblegum
Only in African Queen
DankBlueberryStone fruitBlack currantGooseberryCassisLemongrassChiliesGazpacho
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricot
Property
| Property | African Queen | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.9–6.2% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–29% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 21–30% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–17% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |