Super PridevsSummit
Super Pride (dual purpose) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Super Pride
Alpha acid
12.5–16.3%
Beta acid
4.5–8%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Australia
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Super Pride
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Super Pride
ResinFruityMild
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Super Pride | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–16.3% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–50% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–42% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |