Description
Simcoe Hop Pellets
Simcoe is an American hop variety released by Yakima Chief Ranches in 2000. It has high alpha acid and a complex aroma of grapefruit, passion fruit, stone fruit and pine, with earthy and resinous notes. Simcoe is used both as a bittering and an aroma hop, and adds depth and character to IPA, pale ale, porter and other beers with a distinct hop profile. The 100 g pack is suited to homebrewers.
Characteristics
- Origin: USA, Yakima Chief Ranches (released 2000)
- Use: both bittering and aroma
- Aroma: grapefruit, passion fruit, stone fruit, pine and earth
- Beer styles: IPA, pale ale, porter and other hop-forward beers
- Often combined with Citra, Mosaic and Amarillo
- Alternative hops: Summit, Idaho-7
How to use Simcoe
Early in the boil, Simcoe provides bitterness. The biggest aroma impact comes from late additions, the whirlpool and dry hopping. Simcoe can carry a beer on its own, but is often paired with Citra, Mosaic or Amarillo.
Technical data
- Variety: Simcoe
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 12–15% (Yakima Valley Hops)
- Form: pellets
- Pack size: 100 g
Frequently asked questions about Simcoe
What aroma does Simcoe give?
Simcoe gives a complex aroma of grapefruit, passion fruit, stone fruit and pine, with earthy and resinous notes. The fruitiness comes through most clearly with late additions and dry hopping.
Can Simcoe be used for bittering?
Yes. Simcoe typically has 12–15% alpha acid and can be used both for bitterness early in the boil and for aroma in the whirlpool and dry hop.
How high is the alpha acid in Simcoe?
Yakima Valley Hops gives a typical range of 12–15% for the variety. Alpha acid varies from year to year. The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Use that figure when calculating bitterness.
How should I store the hops?
Store the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in a freezer. We keep our hops vacuum-packed in a freezer room at −18 °C, and the quality holds for several years. We prioritise hops from the two most recent harvests, but older hops can be just as good if stored correctly. Read more in the article on hop shelf life and storage from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF).
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