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Simcoe
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About
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 favorable aroma qualities. It has a pleasantly fruity, yet earthy herbal and piney aroma.
Origin
Developed by the Select Botanicals Group and released by Yakima Chief Ranches in 2000
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
BlackberryBerriesGrapefruitPlumPassionfruitPineFruityEarthyBerryApricotBubblegumCitrusEarthBlackberries
Recommended Beer Styles
Double India Pale AleIndia Pale AlePale Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
60-65%
Humulene
10-15%
Caryophyllene
5-8%
Farnesene
0-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid12.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid4.0 - 5.0%
Co-Humulone15-20%
Technical Details
Total Oil2-2.5 mL/100g
HSI0.25
Flavor Intensity9/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 70%-80% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)