Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 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 Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Simcoe
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Pekko
PleasantFloralMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Pekko | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 20–28% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–20% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |