Mistral
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3.1–3.8%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
France
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mistral
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPassion fruit
Only in Mistral
FloralMelonGrapesWinePearKumquatMango
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Mistral | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–3.8% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–39% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–65% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |