Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruit
Only in Taiheke
TropicalLemonLimeFloralSpicy
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |