SambavsSummit

Samba (aroma) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Samba

Aroma

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 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 Samba

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Summit

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Orange

Only in Samba

TropicalPineappleMangoStone fruitCandy

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertySambaSummit
Alpha acid8–12%15–17.5%
Beta acid4–6%4–6.5%
Co-humulone28–32%26–33%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene-30–40%
Humulene-18–22%
Caryophyllene-12–16%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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