BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
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 BRU-1
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in BRU-1
PineappleGreen
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |