USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 mL
United States
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick USDA 008
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in USDA 008
FloralSweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | USDA 008 | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.1–11.1% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–3.3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–26% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1.6–1.7 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 6–7% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 48–49% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 16–17% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |