Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zenith
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Only in Zenith
Floral
Property
| Property | Summit | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | 25% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 51–53% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 18–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |