PahtovsSummit

Pahto and Summit are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Pahto

Bittering

Alpha acid

17–20%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Summit

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Pahto

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Summit

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Pahto

NeutralHerbalCleanSmooth

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertyPahtoSummit
Alpha acid17–20%15–17.5%
Beta acid4.5–6%4–6.5%
Co-humulone26–32%26–33%
Total oil1–2.5 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene58–72%30–40%
Humulene8–11%18–22%
Caryophyllene3–6%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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