Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
Summit
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
| Property | Herkules | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 30–45% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |