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

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–7.5%

Beta acid

4.3–4.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Summer

Aroma

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

PropertyEvergreen BlendSummer
Alpha acid7–7.5%5.6–6.4%
Beta acid4.3–4.5%4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone-20–25%
Total oil-1.4–2 mL
Myrcene30–32%29–38%
Humulene20–22%28–50%
Caryophyllene10–12%8–11%
Farnesene1–3%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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