Sticky Fingers BlendvsSummit

Sticky Fingers Blend (dual purpose) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Summit

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Summit

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

EarthyDank

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruitySpicy

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineCitrusOnionGarlicCannabis

Property

PropertySticky Fingers BlendSummit
Alpha acid11.92%15–17.5%
Beta acid4.59%4–6.5%
Co-humulone28–29%26–33%
Total oil-1.5–3 mL
Myrcene-30–40%
Humulene-18–22%
Caryophyllene-12–16%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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