Waimea
Alpha acid
14.5–19%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.3 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 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
| Property | Waimea | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–19% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 4–6% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |