Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 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 Horizon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Horizon
FloralSpicyFloral
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Horizon | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–12% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 16–19% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |