Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tropica
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeDank
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicCannabis
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinTropical
Property
| Property | Summit | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | - |
| Humulene | 18–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |