Simcoe Hop Pellets 11 lb

Simcoe is one of the most influential American dual purpose hops in modern craft brewing, prized for its remarkable versatility and unmistakable balance of pine, citrus, and tropical fruit. Developed by Select Botanicals Group (Yakima Chief Ranches) and released commercially in 2000, Simcoe has become a cornerstone of countless award winning IPAs, pale ales, and hop forward beers. Its high alpha acid content delivers smooth, clean bitterness, while its exceptional oil composition creates complex aromas from every stage of the brewing process.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yakima Chief Hops
• Hop Type: Dual Purpose
• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: 11.0 - 15.0%
• Beta Acid: 3.0 - 5.0%
• Cohumulone: 15 - 20%

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Simcoe is celebrated for its layered aromas of pine resin, passion fruit, grapefruit, berry, and citrus, complemented by notes of apricot, earthy herbs, and subtle dankness. Early kettle additions produce a firm yet exceptionally smooth bitterness, while whirlpool and dry hop additions unlock its signature blend of resinous pine and juicy tropical fruit. This unique balance allows Simcoe to perform equally well as a standalone hop or as the backbone of complex hop blends.

Brewing Applications

Simcoe is an outstanding choice for West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, New England IPA, American IPA, Double IPA, Pale Ale, Session IPA, and American Amber Ale. It pairs exceptionally well with Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo, Centennial, Chinook, Idaho 7, and Cascade, producing layered aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, berry, and classic American pine. It is also frequently combined with Columbus for added resinous depth in aggressively hopped beers.

Recommended Hop Substitutes

If Simcoe® is unavailable, consider:

• Idaho 7 – Similar blend of tropical fruit and resinous pine.
• Mosaic – Complex berry, tropical fruit, and citrus character.
• Chinook – Pine forward with grapefruit and subtle spice.
• Columbus – Dank, resinous, and citrus forward with firm bitterness.
• Centennial – Bright citrus balanced by floral and pine notes.

Lineage & History

Simcoe was developed by Select Botanicals Group, now part of Yakima Chief Ranches, through a proprietary breeding program focused on creating a highly versatile hop with exceptional aroma and bittering qualities. Its exact genetic lineage remains proprietary, making Simcoe one of the few major commercial hop varieties with undisclosed parentage. Released commercially in 2000, it quickly became one of the defining hops of the American craft beer movement. Today, Simcoe remains one of Yakima Chief Hops' flagship proprietary varieties, valued worldwide for its unique combination of pine, citrus, tropical fruit, and clean bitterness.