Sequoia BlendvsSummit
Sequoia Blend (aroma) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sequoia Blend
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Sequoia Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sequoia Blend
MangoPineapplePine
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Sequoia Blend | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 12–20% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |