Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 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 Columbia
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Columbia
PineappleLemonNoblePungent
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Columbia | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 15–19% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |