AdeenavsMount Hood
Adeena and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 mL
United States
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Adeena
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicy
Only in Adeena
FloralLemonPine
Only in Mount Hood
NoblePungent
Property
| Property | Adeena | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 34–38% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.1 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–30% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 31–45% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–22% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Styrian Golding