Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick YQH-1380
- 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 YQH-1380
PineappleGuavaLimePeachOrange
Property
| Property | Simcoe | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |