Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Zenia
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityPineCitrus
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Zenia
DankResinOrangeOnionMarmaladeGarlic
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | - |
| Humulene | 15–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |