Bohemie
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
Czech Republic
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bohemie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Bohemie
HerbalFloralSpicy
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Bohemie | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–9% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |