Bred by the American Dwarf Hop Association and released in 2003, Summit is a cross between Lexus and an unspecified male derived from numerous hops including Zeus, Nugget and male USDA varieties. It is the first dwarf hop to be bred for production in the United States. Summit hops are mainly used as a bittering hop, but does have earthy aromatic characteristics and subtle hints of citrus.
Alpha Acid: 15-17 % Beta Acid: 5-6.5 % Co-Humulone: 29-32 % Total Oil: 1.5-3 mls/100g Typical Usage: Bittering Characteristics: Pepper, Tangerine, Orange, Grapefruit Beer Styles: American Pales, IPA’s, Stouts, and Wheat Beers Similar Hop Varieties: Zeus, Tomahawk, Columbus, Warrior
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