Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick USDA 008
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in USDA 008
FloralSweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Property
| Property | Simcoe | USDA 008 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 10.1–11.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 2.7–3.3% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 25–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1.6–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 6–7% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 48–49% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 16–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |