There are many reasons why Simcoe is such a popular hop in the craft brewing world. It has a pine-like, but not too piney flavor; it’s refreshingly bitter, but not too bitter. Indeed, Simcoe has a low cohumulone acid level, resulting in a softer, less strident bitterness. It also has a high percentage of myrcene essential hop oils, contributing to its abundantly green, herbal aroma.
