HerkulesvsSummit

Herkules and Summit are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Herkules

Bittering

Alpha acid

12–17%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.4–2.4 mL

Germany

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 Herkules

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Summit

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Herkules

Melon

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertyHerkulesSummit
Alpha acid12–17%15–17.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%4–6.5%
Co-humulone32–38%26–33%
Total oil1.4–2.4 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene30–50%30–40%
Humulene30–45%18–22%
Caryophyllene7–12%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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