Olicana
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Olicana
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPassion fruit
Only in Olicana
MangoFloral
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Olicana | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–20% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 8–9% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |