Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Waimea
Alpha acid
14.5–19%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.3 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Waimea
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Waimea
MandarinHerbalTangerine
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Waimea |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 14.5–19% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–6% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |