Zagrava
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
8–12%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Ukraine
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Zagrava
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in Zagrava
HerbalSpicyFloral
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Zagrava | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 8–12% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 12–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Ukraine | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Lubelski
Spalter Select