Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Taiheke
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Taiheke
TropicalLemonLimeFloralSpicy
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |