Emerald SpirevsSimcoe
Emerald Spire and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Emerald Spire
Alpha acid
8.6–13%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Emerald Spire
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 myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in Emerald Spire
PeachWhiteGrapesWatermelonBubbleMelonHoneydew
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Emerald Spire | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.6–13% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–39% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 36–37% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |