USA
Simcoe is known as a bittering hop with good aroma characteristics. Its aroma is unique: pine-like. Think fresh Christmas trees. Typical beer styles that use this hop are American ales.
Possible Substitutions: Summit, Magnum (for bittering only)
Technical Specifications:
Aroma: piney
Alpha Acids: 12 – 14%
Beta Acids: 4 – 5%
Co-Humulone: 15 – 20%
Total Oil: 2 – 2.5 ml/100g
Myrcene: 60 – 65%
Humulene: 10 – 15%
Caryophyllene: 5 – 8%
Farnesene: < 1%