Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
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 Lawton
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Earthy
Only in Lawton
PungentWoodyDank
Only in Simcoe
FruityGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Lawton | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.2% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |