Dana
Alpha acid
7.2–13%
Beta acid
2.7–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.6 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 Dana
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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
CitrusPine
Only in Dana
Floral
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Dana | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–13% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–31% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.6 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–53% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 20–27% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–8% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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