Due to the high alpha levels and low Cohumulone levels, this hop has become a very good bittering hop. Alongside this the fruity and slightly earthy aroma which helps this hop to be used as a dual purpose hop.
Substitutions
Summit™
Origin/History
Developed by the Select Botanicals Group and release by Yakima Chief Ranches in 2002
Agronomics
Simcoe® is known to be a high yielding hop with good resistance, such as a good resistance to powdery mildew and sperotheca.