Bor
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Czech Republic
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bor
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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 Bor
Spicy
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Bor | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |