Simcoe is used almost to obsession in varying ales, predominantly by American Craft Brewers. Its parents are unknown but is compared to Cascade Hops. Simcoe is described as both fruity and an herbal piney earthy fragrance. The myrcene oil content is a skyrocketing 60.0%-65.0% which is among the highest. It is sometimes described as being "like cascade, but more bitter - and with pine." This hop must be considered if you want to brew an American hop monster.

The alpha acid content of hops will vary from batch to batch and may vary from the amount shown in the picture.