SimcoevsYakima Gold

Simcoe and Yakima Gold 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

Yakima Gold

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–8%

Beta acid

3.5–4.5%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 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 Yakima Gold

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Grapefruit

Only in Simcoe

FruityEarthyPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus

Only in Yakima Gold

SmoothLemon

Property

PropertySimcoeYakima Gold
Alpha acid11–15%7–8%
Beta acid3–5%3.5–4.5%
Co-humulone15–21%21–23%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene40–50%35–45%
Humulene15–20%18–24%
Caryophyllene8–14%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%8–12%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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