Marco PolovsSimcoe
Marco Polo and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Marco Polo
Alpha acid
12–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
-
China
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Marco Polo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Marco Polo
GooseberryOreganoElderflower
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Marco Polo | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–13% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |