Summit is a dwarf hop variety that was bred by members of American Dwarf Hop Association. It is the first dwarf hop to be bred for production in the United States and it’s currently the only hop being grown on low trellis in the Yakima Valley.

The hop has only been in production since 2003, so it’s still too early to identify averages for the resin and oil contents. Last year’s production had an alpha of 18.2%, beta 4.7% and total oil content of 1.3 mls/100grams. Its cohumulone was relatively low at 27.6%.

Brewers are quite excited about the strong aroma profile that Summit adds to their beer. It has been described as a citrus, grape-fruit flavor. It has been used for bittering and dry hopping. Brewers Supply Group is the exclusive marketer of the Summit hop to the craft brewing industry.

ANALYSIS:		(HPLC; based on 2005 and 2006 production only)
		Alpha acid: 17.5 – 19.5 %
		Beta acid: 4.7%
		COH: 27.6%
		COL: 47.6%
		Total Oil Content: 1.3 mls/100 grams
		Myrcene: 28.0%
		Carophyllene: 14.5%
		Humulene: 22.1%
PRODUCTION:		2,500 lbs. per acre (2005 and 2006 figures only)
SENSORY ANALYSIS:		Brewers are reporting citrus, grapefruit notes in beers using Summit.