Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Only in Wakatu
FloralLimeTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Wakatu |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 6.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 8–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 28–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 0.9–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 35–36% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |