HBC 692
Alpha acid
8.9–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.2 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 HBC 692
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in HBC 692
FloralStone fruitPotpourriWoodyCreamPine
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | HBC 692 | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.9–9.5% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 8.3–10.2% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |