Simcoe®
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. The Sierra Nevada also uses it in one of their High Altitude bold beers Hoptimum®. It has been referred to as “Cascade on steroids”.
Technical Data
- Alpha Acid: 12%-14%
- Form: Pellet
- Beta Acid: 4%-5%
- Co-Humulone: 15%-20%
- Total Oils: 2.0-2.5 mL/100g
Beer Styles
Double India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale
Substitute for:
Summit