HBC 630vsSummit

HBC 630 (dual purpose) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

HBC 630

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–15%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Summit

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HBC 630

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

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

Citrus

Only in HBC 630

CherryFloralHerbalRaspberryTropicalCandyFruity

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertyHBC 630Summit
Alpha acid12–15%15–17.5%
Beta acid5–7%4–6.5%
Co-humulone20–26%26–33%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene40–50%30–40%
Humulene15–20%18–22%
Caryophyllene11–15%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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