Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Archer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Summit
- 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
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Archer
ApricotLimeFloralPeach
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Archer | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |