XJA2/436
Alpha acid
11.5–16.4%
Beta acid
7.8–8.4%
Total oil
1.1–1.7 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 XJA2/436
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Simcoe
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in XJA2/436
LemonZestPapayaCataloupeGooseberryResinBlueberry
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | XJA2/436 | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–16.4% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 7.8–8.4% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–30% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.7 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 18–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 21–35% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 8–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |