Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Medusa
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Summer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MelonCitrusApricotPeach
Only in Medusa
GuavaLemonLimeAlfalfa
Only in Summer
GrassyStone fruitPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Medusa | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |