Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 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 Zenia
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeCitrusOnionGarlicDank
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCannabis
Only in Zenia
ResinFruityPineMarmalade
Property
| Property | Summit | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | - |
| Humulene | 18–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |