DiamantvsSummer

Diamant and Summer are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Diamant

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–7.5%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.5–1.7 mL

Germany

Summer

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.6–6.4%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1.4–2 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Diamant

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Summer

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Diamant

FennelLavender

Only in Summer

ApricotMelonGrassyStone fruitPassion fruitPeach

Property

PropertyDiamantSummer
Alpha acid7–7.5%5.6–6.4%
Beta acid-4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone18–20%20–25%
Total oil1.5–1.7 mL1.4–2 mL
Myrcene-29–38%
Humulene-28–50%
Caryophyllene-8–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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