Summit Hops

Characteristics

Summit is a recently-released high-alpha (17 to 19% AAU) hop variety. It is a dwarf variety grown on a low trellis system. Because the low trellis is not machine harvestable, these hops are gently picked by hand in the field and are, assumably, less damaged by the harvesting process. Chumulone levels are low at 25-28% of alpha.
Summit is said to have strong orange and tangerine citrus notes in its flavor, making it ideal for brewing American style IPAs (especially IIPAs) and Pale Ales.

Specifications

Typical Use : Bittering
Alpha Acid : 17 to 19% AAU
Origination : USA
Characteristics : Citrus (orange, tangerine, grapefruit)
Styles : American Pale Ale, American IPA
Similar Hops : Cascade, Amarillo

All Grain Recipe - Summit Pale Ale ::: 1.052/1.010 (5 Gal)

Grain Bill

9.5 lbs. - 2 Row Pale Malt
1/4 lbs. - Crystal Malt (20L)
1/4 lb - CaraPils or Cara-Hell (Dextrin Malt)

Hop Schedule (46 IBU)

1/2 oz - Summit hops (60 min.)
1/4 oz - Summit hops (30 min.)
1/4 oz - Summit hops At Flameout

Yeast

White Labs California Ale Yeast (WLP001)

Mash/Sparge/Boil

Mash at 151° to 153° for 60 min.
Sparge as usual
Boil for a total of 90 Minutes
Cool and ferment at 65° to 68°

Notes

This is a good, cheap, easy homebrew recipe to try out the new Summit hop variety (only 1oz needed).