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Summit

BitteringVery High AlphaUS
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About

Developed in 1998 by The American Dwarf Hop Association, a joint hop breeding venture between the owners of Roy Farms, Wyckoff Farms and Green Acres Farms, Summit was released for brewing trials in 2000. It has the distinction of being the first semi-dwarf variety to be bred in the United States and is currently the only low trellis variety grown in the country. Its pedigree is decidedly complex, hailing from a combination of Nugget, Zeus and Lexus hops.

Origin

Developed by the American Dwarf Hop Association in 1998 and released in 2003, it originates from a combination of Lexus, Nugget and Zeus.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

Wild GarlicAniseedGooseberryIncensePepperCitrus AromasResinousPink GrapefruitTangerineAniseOrange

Recommended Beer Styles

India Pale AleBarley WineImperial Stout

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
30-50%
Humulene
15-25%
Caryophyllene
10-16%
Farnesene
0-1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid16.0 - 18.0%
Beta Acid3.3 - 4.3%
Co-Humulone26-33%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.5-3 mL/100g
HSI0.15
Flavor Intensity8/10
Brewing Usebittering
StorabilityRetains 85%-85% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)

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