NZH-107vsSimcoe

NZH-107 and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

NZH-107

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.4–2.2 mL

New Zealand

Simcoe

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–15%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–3.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick NZH-107

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Simcoe

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Passion fruitCitrusGrapefruit

Only in NZH-107

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Only in Simcoe

FruityEarthyPineBerryApricotBubblegum

Property

PropertyNZH-107Simcoe
Alpha acid8–11%11–15%
Beta acid5–7%3–5%
Co-humulone27–31%15–21%
Total oil1.4–2.2 mL0.8–3.2 mL
Myrcene55–65%40–50%
Humulene7–10%15–20%
Caryophyllene4–8%8–14%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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