JestervsSummit

Jester (dual purpose) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Jester

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–9%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

0.6–1.2 mL

United Kingdom

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 Jester

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Jester

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Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertyJesterSummit
Alpha acid7–9%15–17.5%
Beta acid4–6%4–6.5%
Co-humulone23–28%26–33%
Total oil0.6–1.2 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene-30–40%
Humulene-18–22%
Caryophyllene-12–16%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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