Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyGrapefruitCitrus
Only in Simcoe
FruityPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeTangerineOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |