Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 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 Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusApricotGrapefruit
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonPeachDank
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitPineBerryBubblegum
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |