Hop Variety – Summit

Pedigree: Cross pollination of Lexus and an unspecified male; derived from numerous plants including Zeus, Nugget and male USDA varieties
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: spice, earth, onion, garlic and citrus (grapefruit, orange and tangerine) tones
Alpha Acids: 16.0 – 19.0%
Beta Acids: 3.3 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 26 – 33% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~85% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 50% of total oil
Humulene: 15 – 25% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10 – 15% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: A great late addition hop
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Millennium, Simcoe, Warrior
Typical Beer Styles: IPA, Imperial IPA, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Bred by the American Dwarf Hop Association and released in 2003

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