Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
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 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
| Property | Caliente | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 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 |