Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 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 Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Ella
FloralSpicyTropicalNobleAnise
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Ella | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.3–19.2% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.8% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 2.4–3.4 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–18% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |