Substitute for Simcoe: hops like Simcoe
Simcoe (United States)If you cannot get Simcoe, this is the closest hop and what changes in the beer.
Close, with a caveat. Chinook is the nearest substitute for Simcoe, but the aroma shifts.
Substitution
Simcoe (United States)
Chinook
Original hop vs substitute
| Out of | Simcoe (United States) |
|---|---|
| Closest substitute | Chinook |
| Original alpha acid | 11 to 15 % |
| Original myrcene | 40 to 65 % |
| Original aroma | Pungent deep pine softened by tropical passion fruit, with citrus, apricot and earthy undertones |
Notes
There is no exact Simcoe clone; Chinook is the closest widely available pine-and-grapefruit substitute.
Chinook matches the resinous pine and high alpha but is more herbal and less tropical; a Chinook-and-Amarillo blend rebuilds Simcoe's passion-fruit softness.
Related
Sources: Charles Faram Hop Oracle: Simcoe specification · BarthHaas Chinook hop variety profile · BarthHaas Amarillo hop variety profile