Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 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 Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusApricot
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryBubblegum
Property
| Property | Medusa | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |