Northern Brewer (US)vsSummit
Northern Brewer (US) and Summit are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Northern Brewer (US)
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1–2 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 Northern Brewer (US)
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in Northern Brewer (US)
PineWoodyMint
Only in Summit
AniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Northern Brewer (US) | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–34% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 27–31% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |