Falconer's FlightvsSummit
Falconer's Flight (aroma) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Falconer's Flight
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.4–3 mL
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 Falconer's Flight
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Falconer's Flight
TropicalFloralLemonPine
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Falconer's Flight | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–12% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–29% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1.4–3 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 43–62% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |