Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Herkules
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Simcoe
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Herkules
Melon
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Herkules | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.4 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 30–45% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |