Simcoë (en. Simcoe)

/sɛ̃ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A particularly aromatic variety of hops, often used in beer brewing.
Simcoë is appreciated for its citrus and pine aromas.
Le simcoë est apprécié pour ses arômes d'agrumes et de pin.
A type of hop primarily grown in North America.
Craft breweries often use simcoë to give a distinct taste to their IPAs.
Les brasseries artisanales utilisent souvent le simcoë pour donner un goût distinct à leurs IPA.

Etymology

The origin of the word simcoë is linked to the name of the Simcoe River in Ontario, Canada.

Common Phrases and Expressions

simcoë in a bottle
A beer that uses simcoë as the main ingredient.
simcoë en bouteille
simcoë aroma
Reference to the distinctive flavor or scent of simcoë hops.
arôme de simcoë

Related Words

hops
Plant used to flavor and stabilize beer.
houblon
IPA
India Pale Ale, a popular beer style that often uses aromatic hops.
IPA
brewery
Establishment where beer is made.
brasserie

Slang Meanings

A term used to designate a particularly hoppy beer.
This beer is so loaded with simcoë that it feels like an explosion of citrus.
Cette bière est tellement chargée de simcoë qu'on dirait une explosion d'agrumes.
Referring to a person who likes highly aromatic beers.
He only drinks simcoë lovers.
Il ne boit que des simcoë lovers.