Pahto
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 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 Pahto
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Simcoe
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Earthy
Only in Pahto
NeutralHerbalCleanSmooth
Only in Simcoe
FruityGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Pahto | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17–20% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–32% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–72% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 8–11% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–6% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |