SummitvsZula

Summit (bittering) and Zula (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

Zula

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–14%

Beta acid

3.8–7%

Total oil

1.1–2 mL

Poland

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 Zula

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Only in Zula

CleanTropicalFruity

Property

PropertySummitZula
Alpha acid15–17.5%8–14%
Beta acid4–6.5%3.8–7%
Co-humulone26–33%30%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1.1–2 mL
Myrcene30–40%-
Humulene18–22%-
Caryophyllene12–16%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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