Introducing the Simcoe Single Hop Experiment

Are you a home brewer looking to explore the unique characteristics of individual hop varietals? Our Single Hop Experiment series is the perfect way to do just that. With this 5-gallon Pale Ale recipe kit, you'll get to experience the flavor and aroma of Simcoe hops like never before. The kit includes Ultralight malt extract, Crystal 15L, and Magnum bittering hops, with three 2 oz additions of Simcoe hops for late boil and dry hopping.

What is the Single Hop Experiment?

We recently had a simple, yet exciting idea: what if we brewed the same recipe, used the same yeast, but changed one thing - the flavor, aroma, and dry hop additions using one hop varietal. That way, we could take two beers that are close to identical and pick out the differences in just the hop flavors and aromas! And thus, the Single Hop Experiment was born.

The Perfect Recipe for Exploring Hop Characteristics

This recipe is based off of a simple Pale Ale, with a basic and fairly neutral malt bill, clean and consistent bittering, and then a single other hop for the rest of the additions. The result is a beer that showcases the unique flavor and aroma of the Simcoe hop. Ever wanted to know what your favorite hop really is? Brew a few of these different Single Hop Experiment recipes to find out!

Key Features and Specifications

This recipe kit makes 5 gallons of finished beer with an estimated ABV of 5% and IBUs of 35. The estimated original gravity is 1.049-54, with a color range of 7-8 SRM. Please note that our recipe kits do not include grain bags, yeast, or priming sugar. You can find our yeast recommendations in the drop-down menu above and in the 'You Might Also Need' section below.

Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dry Malt Extract (DME)

Our recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup, and is the more affordable option. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.