Celeia
Alpha acid
3–6%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–3.6 mL
Slovenia
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Celeia
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Earthy
Only in Celeia
NobleFloralLavenderSpicyHerbal
Only in Simcoe
FruityGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Celeia | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.5–3.6 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 26–35% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 18–23% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 3–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |