Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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 Vista
- 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
TangerineCitrus
Only in Vista
TropicalMelonPearGreenSweetFloral
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Vista | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–31% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |