HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 HBC 630
- 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
CitrusFruity
Only in HBC 630
CherryFloralHerbalRaspberryTropicalCandy
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | HBC 630 | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |