Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 Citra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Simcoe
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitPassion fruit
Only in Citra
PeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryLychee
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Citra | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |