Olicana
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Olicana
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
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
Grapefruit
Only in Olicana
MangoPassion fruitFloral
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Olicana | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–20% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 8–9% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |