Developed by Select Botanicals Group and released in 2000, Simcoe® Brand YCR 14 cv. 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 moderatly 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.
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Alpha Acid: 11.5 - 15%
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Beta Acid: 3 - 4.5%
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Co-humulone: 17 - 21%
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Total Oil: 0.8 - 3.2 mL/100g
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B-Pinene: 0.5 - 1% of total oil
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Myrcene: 40 - 50% of total oil
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Linalool: 0.5 - 0.9% of total oil
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Caryophyllene: 8 - 14% of total oil
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Farnesene: < 1.0% of total oil
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Humulene: 15 - 20% of total oil
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Geraniol: 0.8 - 0.8% of total oil