Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Vital
Alpha acid
9–16%
Beta acid
6–11%
Total oil
1.1–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Vital
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Only in Vital
PlumLavenderSpicyLicorice
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 9–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 6–11% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 21–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1.1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 40–60% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 2–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |