Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPassion fruitEarthyPine
Only in Moutere
TropicalHay
Only in Simcoe
FruityBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Moutere | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |