Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
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 Hydra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTangerine
Only in Hydra
MandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Hydra | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |