Atlas
Alpha acid
5–11%
Beta acid
4%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
Slovenia
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Atlas
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Atlas
FloralLime
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Atlas | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–11% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–38% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 13–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |