SimcoevsSouthern Dawn
Simcoe and Southern Dawn 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
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityCitrus
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Southern Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 11.2–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 4.3–5.9% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 31–33% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 22–45% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 17–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–10% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |