Talus
Alpha acid
8.1–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Talus
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCitrusPine
Only in Talus
RoseResinTropicalSagePotpourriFloralCreamStone fruitWoody
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Talus | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.1–9.5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 8.3–10.2% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–39% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 16–21% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–13% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |