Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeGrapefruitCitrusDank
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicCannabis
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalLemonMelonApricotPeach
Property
| Property | Summit | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |