Comet
Alpha acid
8–12.4%
Beta acid
3–6.1%
Total oil
1–3.3 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 Comet
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Comet
GrassyWild
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Comet | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12.4% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–6.1% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–45% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–3.3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–65% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–15% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |