Eclipse
Alpha acid
15.7–19%
Beta acid
5.9–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.7 mL
Australia
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Eclipse
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPine
Only in Eclipse
Mandarin
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Eclipse | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15.7–19% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.9–9% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–37% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.7 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–49% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 0–2% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |