Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Triumph
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Triumph
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityPineCitrus
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Triumph
SpicyOrangePeachLime
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Triumph |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 0.8–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 28–34% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |