Simcoe (Hop) is a dual-purpose hop that can be used for both bittering and aroma. It was bred by Yakima Chief Ranches and released in 2000. Although not used much as a bittering hop, many craft brewers and homebrewers favor Simcoe for its unique aroma profile composed of piney, woody, and grapefruit citrus notes mixed with slightly dank and spicy notes of onion and garlic. These aromas make the hop resemble Cascade and Chinook, with some elements resembling the key aromas of Amarillo, CTZ, and Summit. Used judiciously in a blend, it can provide a pleasant “orange crush” element to beer aromatics.