Sitiva BlendvsSummit
Sitiva Blend (aroma) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Sitiva 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 Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |