Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 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 Loral
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFruity
Only in Loral
FloralBlack currantDark
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Loral | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 1.5–6.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.4 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–58% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |