Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
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 Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepperFloral
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |