EkuanotvsSummit

Ekuanot (aroma) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Ekuanot

Aroma

Alpha acid

13–15.5%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

2–4.5 mL

United States

Summit

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Ekuanot

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Summit

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OrangeCitrus

Only in Ekuanot

LemonLimeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertyEkuanotSummit
Alpha acid13–15.5%15–17.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%4–6.5%
Co-humulone31–38%26–33%
Total oil2–4.5 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene30–45%30–40%
Humulene12–20%18–22%
Caryophyllene8–12%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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