Evergreen BlendvsSummer
Evergreen Blend and Summer are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Evergreen Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Summer
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PeachApricot
Only in Evergreen Blend
LemonGreenWatermelonTangerine
Only in Summer
MelonGrassyCitrusStone fruitPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–25% |
| Total oil | - | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |