SummitvsX13459

Summit (bittering) and X13459 (aroma) 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

X13459

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5.5%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

0.8–2 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 X13459

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Only in X13459

FloralTropicalPeachStrawberry

Property

PropertySummitX13459
Alpha acid15–17.5%3–5.5%
Beta acid4–6.5%4–5%
Co-humulone26–33%21–24%
Total oil1.5–3 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene30–40%-
Humulene18–22%-
Caryophyllene12–16%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringAroma

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