Southern TropicvsSummit
Southern Tropic and Summit are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Tropic
Alpha acid
12.6–18.1%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Tropic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Summit
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Southern Tropic
MelonTroicalGuavaButterscotchLemongrassCoconutPungentPineappleBubblegum
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Southern Tropic | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.6–18.1% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–46% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 14–40% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–14% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 8–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |