Sládek
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4–11%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Czech Republic
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sládek
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Sládek
NobleFruityPeachPassion fruit
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Sládek | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–11% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–40% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–50% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 20–40% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |