Simcoe was developed by Select Botanicals Group and released in 2000, Simcoe® Brand YCR 14 is known for its brewing versatility and unique aroma characteristics. It contains high alpha and low-cohumlone which has found favor in the craft and home brewing industries for dual purpose applications. Simcoe® is moderately tolerant to powdery mildew and has good pickability of a medium size cone.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include passion fruit, pine, berry and earth characteristics.
Possible substitutions include Summit, Magnum
| Alpha Acid | 11.5 - 15% |
| Beta Acid | 3 - 4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 17 - 21% |
| Total Oil | 0.8 - 3.2 mL/100g |
| B-Pinene | 0.5 - 1% of total oil |
| Myrcene | 40 - 50% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.5 - 0.9% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 8 - 14% of total oil |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% of total oil |
| Humulene | 15 - 20% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0.8 - 0.8% of total oil |