ElixirvsSummit

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

Elixir

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

4.5–6.6%

Total oil

1.8–2.2 mL

France

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 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

PropertyElixirSummit
Alpha acid4.6–7%15–17.5%
Beta acid4.5–6.6%4–6.5%
Co-humulone25–30%26–33%
Total oil1.8–2.2 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene65–75%30–40%
Humulene1–2%18–22%
Caryophyllene26–27%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginFranceUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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