SimcoevsSorachi Ace
Simcoe and Sorachi Ace are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Sorachi Ace
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sorachi Ace
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Sorachi Ace
LemonDillWoodyTobaccoHerbal
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Sorachi Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 20–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–5% |
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |