Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Summer
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruit
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusPassion fruitPeach
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Summer | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–6.4% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–38% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 28–50% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–12% |
| Origin | Australia | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin
Palisade