SimcoevsTropica

Simcoe and Tropica are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Simcoe

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–15%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–3.2 mL

United States

Tropica

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.8%

Beta acid

3%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Simcoe

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Tropica

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Simcoe

FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus

Only in Tropica

PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank

Property

PropertySimcoeTropica
Alpha acid11–15%8.8%
Beta acid3–5%3%
Co-humulone15–21%-
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL-
Myrcene40–50%-
Humulene15–20%-
Caryophyllene8–14%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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