Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
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 Columbus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyBlack currantCitrusDankCannabis
Only in Columbus
LicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungent
Only in Summit
AniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineOnionGarlic
Property
| Property | Columbus | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |