Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
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 Lotus
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Lotus
VanillaBerryTropicalCream
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Lotus | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |