Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Strata
Alpha acid
11–12.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
2.3–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strata
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPassion fruit
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Only in Strata
CannabisStrawberryDankMusty
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Strata |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 11–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 21% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 2.3–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 52–65% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 22–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 5–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |