BohemievsMount Hood
Bohemie and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bohemie
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
Czech Republic
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 Bohemie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mount Hood
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicy
Only in Bohemie
FloralCitrus
Only in Mount Hood
NoblePungent
Property
| Property | Bohemie | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 6–9% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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