What do you do when you are unable to find Simcoe hops online or at your favourite homebrew shop? Fear not as you can easily substitute Simcoe hops with the below hop varieties with great results.
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Characteristics | Bright citrus flavors with earthy undertones, aromas of grapefruit, pine and herbs |
Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
Alpha Acid Composition | 12%-14% |
Beta Acid Composition | 4%-5% |
Co-Humulone Composition | 15%-20% |
Country | US |
Cone Size | Medium |
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Yield Amount | 2300-2500 kg/hectare (2050-2230 lbs/acre) |
Growth Rate | Moderate to high |
Resistant to | Resistant to powdery mildew and sperotheca |
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Storability | Retains 70%-80% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
Total Oil Composition | 2-2.5 mL/100g |
Myrcene Oil Composition | 60%-65% |
Humulene Oil Composition | 10%-15% |
Caryophyllene Oil | 5%-8% |
Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |