Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Elixir
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
CitrusTangerineOrange
Only in Elixir
RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoTropicalFloralSandalwoodSpicy
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseGrapefruitEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Elixir | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–75% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–27% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |