Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
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 Hydra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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
CitrusBerryApricot
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinLimePeachWatermelonRoseTropical
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBubblegum
Property
| Property | Hydra | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |