Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 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 Saaz (US)
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Earthy
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyNoble
Only in Simcoe
FruityGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Saaz (US) | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–4.5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 9–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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