CalientevsSimcoe

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

Caliente

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4.3%

Total oil

-

United States

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 Caliente

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Simcoe

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPine

Only in Caliente

PeachStone fruitMandarinLemonZest

Only in Simcoe

FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum

Property

PropertyCalienteSimcoe
Alpha acid14–16%11–15%
Beta acid4.3%3–5%
Co-humulone35%15–21%
Total oil-0.8–3.2 mL
Myrcene-40–50%
Humulene-15–20%
Caryophyllene-8–14%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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