BeatavsSummit

Beata and Summit are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Beata

Bittering

Alpha acid

5–7%

Beta acid

9–11%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

United Kingdom

Summit

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Beata

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Summit

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Beata

AlmondApricotHoney

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertyBeataSummit
Alpha acid5–7%15–17.5%
Beta acid9–11%4–6.5%
Co-humulone23–28%26–33%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene27–29%30–40%
Humulene4–8%18–22%
Caryophyllene-12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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