Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Summit
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Columbus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantEarthyCitrusDankCannabis
Only in Summit
AniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineOnionGarlic
Only in Columbus
LicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungent
Property
| Property | Summit | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |