Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Zappa
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.5 mL
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 Zappa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Only in Zappa
MintSavoryFruityMangoPassion fruitTropicalPineSpicyFresh
Property
| Property | Summit | Zappa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 8–9% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | 40–45% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 64–65% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |