Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 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 Medusa
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
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
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonApricotLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Medusa | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |