Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
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
Berry
Only in Lotus
OrangeVanillaTropicalCream
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Lotus | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |