Eureka
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.4 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 Eureka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPine
Only in Eureka
HerbalDarkMintPeachStone fruitBlack currantMandarinDank
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Eureka | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17–20% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.4 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 29–30% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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