Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 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 Archer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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
ApricotCitrus
Only in Archer
LimeFloralPeach
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryBubblegum
Property
| Property | Archer | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |