Wild WolfvsSummit

Wild Wolf (dual purpose) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Summit

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Wild Wolf

  • 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

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbal

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertyWild WolfSummit
Alpha acid8.25%15–17.5%
Beta acid5.88%4–6.5%
Co-humulone-26–33%
Total oil-1.5–3 mL
Myrcene-30–40%
Humulene-18–22%
Caryophyllene-12–16%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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