Fuggle
Alpha acid
2.4–6.1%
Beta acid
2.1–3.5%
Total oil
0.44–1 mL
United Kingdom
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Fuggle
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Fuggle | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.4–6.1% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–3.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–32% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.44–1 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Styrian Golding