Zula
Alpha acid
8–14%
Beta acid
3.8–7%
Total oil
1.1–2 mL
Poland
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Zula
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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
CitrusFruity
Only in Zula
CleanTropical
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Zula | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–14% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–7% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 30% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.1–2 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |