Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Summer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Medusa
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
ApricotMelonCitrusPeach
Only in Summer
GrassyStone fruitPassion fruit
Only in Medusa
GuavaLemonLimeAlfalfa
Property
| Property | Summer | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–6.4% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 35–49% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2 mL | 0.4–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–38% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 28–50% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 13–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |