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