Southern AromavsSimcoe
Southern Aroma (aroma) and Simcoe (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Southern Aroma
Alpha acid
3.6–7.3%
Beta acid
5.4–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
South Africa
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Aroma
FloralHayHerbalStrawNobleBlack currant
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Southern Aroma | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.6–7.3% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 19–25% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–28% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |