AurumvsMount Hood
Aurum and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aurum
Alpha acid
3.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3.1%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
Germany
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 Aurum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyHerbalNoble
Only in Aurum
FruityFloralMildEarthyCitrus
Only in Mount Hood
Pungent
Property
| Property | Aurum | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5.7% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 3.1% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |