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Summer

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About

It's not difficult to see how the Australian hops variety, Summer, got its name after experiencing its sublime and delicate notes of apricot and melon. Others have even noted elements of grass, peach, passionfruit and citrus.

Origin

Bred in 1997 by Hop Products Australia, Summer is the result of open pollination with Saaz.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

VegetableFennelTarragonAniseedMelissaMelonApricotCitrusPeachGrassyGrass

Recommended Beer Styles

AleWheatBelgian AleAmerican AleIndia Pale Pale

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
29-38%
Humulene
28-50%
Caryophyllene
8-11%
Farnesene
≥1%
Linalool
0.3-0.5%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid5.6 - 6.4%
Beta Acid4.8 - 6.1%
Co-Humulone20-25%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.4-2 mL/100g
HSI
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool

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