Styrian EaglevsSummit
Styrian Eagle (dual purpose) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Eagle
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
Black currant
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBananaPinePeach
Only in Summit
AniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Styrian Eagle | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–17.5% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.6 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–60% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 0–2.5% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–7% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 6–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |