Simcoe Hops

Simcoe Hops

Characteristics

Simcoe is best characterized as having a pronounced pine or woodsy aroma. It is a bittering hop ranging from 12 to 14% AAU that also imparts its characteristic aroma. The cultivar was bred by Yakima Chief in the USA. It is sometimes described as being "like cascade, but more bitter - and with pine."

Specifications

• Typical Use : Bittering with Aroma
• Alpha Acid : 12 to 14% AAU
• Origination : USA
• Commercial Examples : Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
• Characteristics : Clean, Bitter, sometimes described as Citrus
• Styles : American Pale Ale, American IPA
• Similar Hops : none - it is "like cascade" but not enough to make cascade a suitable substitue.