Description
Released to the world in 2000 by Yakima Chief Ranches, American variety Simcoe has become wildly popular with craft brewers. With a high alpha percentage and low cohumulone, it makes a very nice foundational bittering hop. It is also noted though for its favourable aroma qualities. It has a pleasantly fruity, yet earthy herbal and piney aroma.
Flying Fish used it to create its 10-year anniversary Barley Wine 5 additions of it alongside Magnum. Sierra Nevada also uses it in one of their High Altitude bold beers Hoptimum. It has been referred to as Cascade on steroids.
| Characteristics |
Bright citrus flavours with earthy undertones, aromas of grapefruit, pine and herbs |
| Purpose |
Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid |
12%-14% |
| Origin |
US |
| Substitutes |
Summit, Cascade, Chinook |
| Styles |
Double India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale |
