Simcoe
Alpha-Acid (%)
12.0 - 14.0
Description
An American bittering hop with high concentrations of alpha-acid. When used for aroma additions it can impart an intense pine tree aroma with some citrus and earthy qualities. This is probably due to its extremely high levels of myrcene a hop essential oil associated with citrus and pine flavors. Chinook is another American hop variety with a similar pine-like character. Simcoe might be a little smoother with a slightly less resinous quality to its bitterness than Chinook.
Possible Substitutes
Beer Styles
American IPA, Imperial IPA, American Pale Ale, and Saison
Chemical Composition
| Alpha Acids: | 12 - 14 | % |
| Beta Acids: | 4.5 - 5.0 | % |
| Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 2.7 | |
| Cohumulone: | 15 - 20 | (% alpha-acids) |
| Essential Oils: | 2.0 - 2.5 | (mL/100g) |
| Myrcene: | 60 - 65 | (% essential oils) |
| Caryophyllene: | 5 - 8 | (% essential oils) |
| Humulene: | 10 - 15 | (% essential oils) |
| Farnesene: | 0 | (% essential oils) |