El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 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 El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Simcoe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in El Dorado
TropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |