Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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
When to pick Vista
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 Vista
TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenSweetFloral
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 29–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |