Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
United States
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Chelan
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Summer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Chelan
FloralFruityMild
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Chelan | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–10% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 12–15% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |