Buzz BulletsvsSimcoe
Buzz Bullets and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Buzz Bullets
Alpha acid
8–10%
Beta acid
5–6%
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 Buzz Bullets
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Buzz Bullets
Floral
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Buzz Bullets | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |