{"product_id":"simcoe","title":"Simcoe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePine \u0026amp; Passionfruit • West Coast Backbone • Versatile High-Alpha Workhorse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimcoe is one of the most respected hops in American craft brewing, prized for a distinctive blend of pine, passionfruit, citrus, and earth that bridges classic West Coast IPAs and modern hazy styles. Released in 2000, it earned cult status as the signature hop behind some of the most celebrated IPAs of the craft era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith alpha acids of 13%, Simcoe is genuinely dual-purpose: it lays down smooth, efficient bitterness in the boil and contributes deep, complex aroma in the whirlpool and dry hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh pine and resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe passionfruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright citrus notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy, woodsy depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle apricot undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt lower rates Simcoe adds quiet pine structure beneath fruitier hops. Used heavily, it delivers the assertive pine-and-tropical punch that defines benchmark West Coast IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimcoe is a staple ingredient in many American hop-forward styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazy IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Hop Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also a classic structural hop in blends, giving backbone to softer tropical varieties like Citra and Mosaic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5-gallon batch, 0.5–1 oz at 60 minutes provides clean, efficient bitterness, with 1–2 oz across whirlpool and dry hop for full pine-and-fruit aroma. Whirlpool-heavy schedules emphasize passionfruit; dry hopping at higher rates brings out resin and pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimcoe with Mosaic is one of brewing's great pairings — the Simcoe parent-child combination delivers remarkable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Pine, passionfruit, earthy, citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Dual-purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 60 min, whirlpool, dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Mosaic, Amarillo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: West Coast IPAs, pale ales, double IPAs, hazy IPAs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a benchmark West Coast IPA or anchoring a modern hazy blend, Simcoe delivers the pine-and-passionfruit complexity that has made it a craft brewing legend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930664657094,"sku":null,"price":2.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064920461510,"sku":null,"price":5.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064920658118,"sku":null,"price":10.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064920985798,"sku":null,"price":20.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_773eb6b9-6945-4684-b015-637a175b63ba.png?v=1781146157","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/simcoe","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}