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.
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”.
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Characteristics | Bright citrus flavors with earthy undertones, aromas of grapefruit, pine and herbs |
Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
Alpha Acid Composition | 12%-14% |
Beta Acid Composition | 4%-5% |
Co-Humulone Composition | 15%-20% |
Country | US |
Cone Size | Medium |
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Seasonal Maturity | |
Yield Amount | 2300-2500 kg/hectare (2050-2230 lbs/acre) |
Growth Rate | Moderate to high |
Resistant to | Resistant to powdery mildew and sperotheca |
Susceptible to | |
Storability | Retains 70%-80% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
Total Oil Composition | 2-2.5 mL/100g |
Myrcene Oil Composition | 60%-65% |
Humulene Oil Composition | 10%-15% |
Caryophyllene Oil | 5%-8% |
Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
Substitutes | Summit |
Style Guide | Double India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale |
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References
http://beerlegends.com/simcoe-hops
https://ychhops.com/varieties/simcoe-brand-ycr-14-cv
http://www.brew-dudes.com/simcoe-hops/215
https://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=615