Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 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 Rakau
- 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
FruityApricotPine
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigResin
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Rakau | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–57% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 4–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |