SummitvsVista

Summit (bittering) and Vista (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Summit

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Vista

Dual purpose

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

PropertySummitVista
Alpha acid15–17.5%8–12%
Beta acid4–6.5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone26–33%29–31%
Total oil1.5–3 mL0.8–2.2 mL
Myrcene30–40%30–40%
Humulene18–22%18–22%
Caryophyllene12–16%10–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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