WaimeavsSimcoe

Waimea and Simcoe are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Waimea

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–19%

Beta acid

7–9%

Total oil

1.8–2.3 mL

New Zealand

Simcoe

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–15%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–3.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Waimea

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Simcoe

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineCitrus

Only in Waimea

MandarinHerbalTangerine

Only in Simcoe

FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum

Property

PropertyWaimeaSimcoe
Alpha acid14.5–19%11–15%
Beta acid7–9%3–5%
Co-humulone22–24%15–21%
Total oil1.8–2.3 mL0.8–3.2 mL
Myrcene59–61%40–50%
Humulene9–10%15–20%
Caryophyllene2–3%8–14%
Farnesene4–6%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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