Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Vista
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TangerineCitrus
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Only in Vista
TropicalMelonPearGreenSweetFloral
Property
| Property | Summit | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | 29–31% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |