Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 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 Zenia
- 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
DankOrangeOnionCitrusGarlic
Only in Zenia
ResinFruityPineMarmalade
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCannabis
Property
| Property | Zenia | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.4–5.1% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |