Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Archer
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Summer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
ApricotCitrusPeach
Only in Archer
LimeFloral
Only in Summer
MelonGrassyStone fruitPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Archer | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Palisade