Mount Hood

Alpha-Acid (%)

4.0 - 8.0

Description

This aroma-type hop is decended from Hallertau and is a half-sister to Crystal, Liberty, and Ultra. Mount Hood shares a Noble Hop character with those varieties. It is mild herbal and spicy.

Possible Substitutes

Hallertau, Crystal, and Liberty

Chemical Composition

Alpha Acids: 4.0 - 8.0 %
Beta Acids: 5.0 - 7.5 %
Alpha:Beta Ratio: 0.96
Cohumulone: 22 - 27 (% alpha-acids)
Essential Oils: 1.6 - 3.4 (mL/100g)
Myrcene: 30 - 40 (% essential oils)
Caryophyllene: 13 - 16 (% essential oils)
Humulene: 30 - 38 (% essential oils)
Farnesene: 0 - 1 (% essential oils)