Emerald SpirevsSummit
Emerald Spire (dual purpose) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Emerald Spire
Alpha acid
8.6–13%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Emerald Spire
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Emerald Spire
PeachFruityWhiteGrapesWatermelonBubbleMelonHoneydew
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Emerald Spire | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.6–13% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–39% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 36–37% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |