Sitiva BlendvsSummer
Sitiva Blend and Summer are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Summer
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruitPeach
Only in Sitiva Blend
FloralLime
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | - | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |