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