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
Alpha acid
11.92%
Beta acid
4.59%
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 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
| Property | Sticky Fingers Blend | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.92% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.59% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–29% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |