SummitvsWild Wolf

Summit (bittering) and Wild Wolf (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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

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 Wild Wolf

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbal

Property

PropertySummitWild Wolf
Alpha acid15–17.5%8.25%
Beta acid4–6.5%5.88%
Co-humulone26–33%-
Total oil1.5–3 mL-
Myrcene30–40%-
Humulene18–22%-
Caryophyllene12–16%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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