AtlasvsSimcoe

Atlas and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Atlas

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–11%

Beta acid

4%

Total oil

1.3–1.6 mL

Slovenia

Simcoe

Dual purpose

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

PropertyAtlasSimcoe
Alpha acid5–11%11–15%
Beta acid4%3–5%
Co-humulone36–38%15–21%
Total oil1.3–1.6 mL0.8–3.2 mL
Myrcene58–59%40–50%
Humulene8–10%15–20%
Caryophyllene3–5%8–14%
Farnesene13–14%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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