Simcoe® is a very popular variety due to the profile of the hop and the smooth bitterness it creates. It plays well with other hops. Simcoe® was released through Yakima Chief Ranches in 2000. Sometimes referred to as "Cascade on steroids".
| Alias | YCR 14 |
| Profile | Tropical fruit, herbal, and piney. |
| Country | United States |
| Substitutes | Magnum, Summit™ |
| Pairs with | Chinook, Citra®, Mosaic® |
| Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Yield | 2650 - 2880 lbs/acre. |
| Storage | Retains 70 - 75% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Beer Styles | IPA, American Pale Ale, Porter Stout, American Amber Ale, American Barley Wine |
| Resistant | Powdery mildew (moderate) |
| Alpha Acid | 11.5 - 15.0% |
| Beta Acid | 3.0 - 4.5% |
| Cohumulone | 17.0 - 21.0% |
| Total Oil | 2.0 - 2.5 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 40.0 - 50.0% |
| Humulene | 15.0 - 20.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 8.0 - 14.0% |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% |
| Linalool | 0.5 - 0.9% |
| B-Pinene | 0.5 - 1.0% |
| Geraniol | 0.8 - 1.2% |
| Growth Rate | Good |
| Cones | Medium size with compact density |
| Maturity | Early to middle |