Southern DawnvsSimcoe
Southern Dawn and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
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 Dawn
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFruity
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryHerbalSpicy
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Southern Dawn | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.2–13.5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.9% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–33% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–45% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 17–25% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 4–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |