Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitEarthy
Only in Moutere
TropicalPassion fruitHayPine
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeTangerineCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Moutere | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |