An American dual purpose hop with a high alpha acid percentage (12-14%). Simcoe has passionfruit, pine, earth, and citrus characteristics; making it useful in IPAs.
Pedigree
Open pollination
Brewing Usage
Dual Purpose
Aroma
Unique passionfruit, pine, earth and citrus characteristics
Possible Substitutions
Magnum
Summit
Typical Beer Styles
IPA
Additional Information
Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches and released in 2000
Alpha Acids
12.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acids
4.0 - 5.0%
Co-Humulone
15 - 20%
Total Oil
2.0 - 2.5 mL / 100g
Myrcene
60 - 65% of total oil
Humulene
10 - 15% of total oil
Caryophyllene
5 - 8% of total oil
Farnesene
< 1% of total oil
General Trade Perception
Known as a bittering hop with a good aroma
All hop packages are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.