Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Orion
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Orion
Spicy
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Orion | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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