SummitvsWarrior

Summit (bittering) and Warrior (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

Warrior

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–18%

Beta acid

4.3–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Summit

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Warrior

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • 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 Warrior

PineMildResin

Property

PropertySummitWarrior
Alpha acid15–17.5%14.5–18%
Beta acid4–6.5%4.3–6%
Co-humulone26–33%22–26%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1–2.5 mL
Myrcene30–40%40–50%
Humulene18–22%15–18%
Caryophyllene12–16%11–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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