Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Zenith
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Zenith
Floral
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Zenith | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 51–53% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |