SummitvsSuper Pride
Summit (bittering) and Super Pride (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Super Pride
Alpha acid
12.5–16.3%
Beta acid
4.5–8%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Super Pride
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Only in Super Pride
ResinFruityMild
Property
| Property | Summit | Super Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 12.5–16.3% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | 25–50% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 34–42% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |