Astra
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Australia
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Astra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Astra
TropicalSweetPeachWhiteMelonGrassyHoney
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Astra | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–28% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 6–8% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |