Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Herald
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Herald
OrangeClean
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Herald | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–1.9 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |