Summit™ Hops
Dual: Aroma and BitteringAlpha 16.0 - 19.0%United States
Flavor & aroma
Summit™ is a revolutionary American variety that fundamentally changed the landscape of hop cultivation upon its release in 2003. Developed by the American Dwarf Hop Association and occasionally referred to as Latitude 46, Summit™ was specifically engineered as a semi-dwarf, high-alpha variety suitable for "short-wire" farming. Its lineage is a complex Washington state "gaggle," born from a cross involving Columbus, Nugget, and various male seedlings.
Despite its compact stature in the field, Summit™ is an agricultural heavyweight, boasting some of the highest alpha acid percentages in the industry. It was built for extreme performance, offering brewers a high-efficiency tool for achieving deep, structural bitterness. Beyond its commercial utility, it has become a cult staple in the craft community for its aggressive, uncompromising aromatic profile and its role in the "Dank" hop movement of the early 2000s.
If you can't find Summit, the best alternatives are Apollo™, Columbus, Simcoe®, or Warrior®.
At A Glance
| Profile | Dank, Pink Grapefruit, Tangerine, Orange Zest, Resinous, Pine, Spicy Herbs, Pepper, Green Onion, Earthy |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Alpha Acid | 16.0 - 19.0% |
| Substitutes | Apollo™, Columbus, Simcoe®, Warrior® |
| Pairs with | Amarillo® (for a floral/orange boost), Citra® (to brighten the citrus), Simcoe® (to amplify the pine/dankness) |
| Beer Styles | Imperial India Pale Ale, West Coast India Pale Ale, Stout, Barleywine, Pale Ale |
General Information
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Storage Stability | Retains 85 - 88% alpha acid |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 16.0 - 19.0% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 3.3 - 6.0% |
| Cohumulone | 26.0 - 33.0% |
| Total Oil | 1.5 - 2.5 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 35.0 - 50.0% |
| Humulene | 15.0 - 25.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 10.0 - 15.0% |
| Farnesene | <1.0% |
| Linalool | 0.2 - 0.4% |
| B-Pinene | 0.3 - 0.6% |
| Geraniol | 0.1 - 0.6% |
Growth & Cultivation
| Yield | 1,965 - 2,410 lbs/acre |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Mid-to-late season |
| Resistant | Powdery Mildew (high), Verticillium Wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot |
| Susceptible | Downy Mildew |
| Growth Rate | High |
| Cones | Small to medium, exceptionally dense, and tightly packed with golden lupulin |
| Ease of Harvest | Excellent; the low-trellis system allows for easier mechanical harvesting and better spray coverage |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Medium green |
| Side Arm Length | 12" - 24" |
Summit™ Aroma/Flavor Profile
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