Pacific JadevsSimcoe
Pacific Jade and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Pacific Jade
SpicyHerbalBlack currant
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |