Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeDank
Only in Bergamot
MangoCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepperFloral
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicCannabis
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |