HelgavsSummit

Helga (aroma) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Helga

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.4–7.3%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

0.6–1 mL

Australia

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 Helga

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Summit

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • 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 Helga

Noble

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertyHelgaSummit
Alpha acid5.4–7.3%15–17.5%
Beta acid5–7%4–6.5%
Co-humulone20–23%26–33%
Total oil0.6–1 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene1–13%30–40%
Humulene35–55%18–22%
Caryophyllene10–45%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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