SládekvsSummer

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

Sládek

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4–11%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

Czech Republic

Summer

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.6–6.4%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1.4–2 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Sládek

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Summer

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PeachPassion fruit

Only in Sládek

NobleFruityGrapefruit

Only in Summer

ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusStone fruit

Property

PropertySládekSummer
Alpha acid4.5–9%5.6–6.4%
Beta acid4–11%4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone23–40%20–25%
Total oil0.8–2 mL1.4–2 mL
Myrcene35–50%29–38%
Humulene20–40%28–50%
Caryophyllene9–14%8–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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