Bor
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1–2 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 Bor
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bor
SpicyPine
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Bor | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |