Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
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 Lawton
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyDank
Only in Lawton
PungentWoody
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineCitrusOnionGarlicCannabis
Property
| Property | Lawton | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.2% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 26–33% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |