Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 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 Chelan
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Simcoe
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFruity
Only in Chelan
FloralMild
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Chelan | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–10% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 12–15% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |