CeleiavsMount Hood
Celeia and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Celeia
Alpha acid
3–6%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–3.6 mL
Slovenia
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 Celeia
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleSpicyHerbal
Only in Celeia
FloralLavenderEarthy
Only in Mount Hood
Pungent
Property
| Property | Celeia | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.5–3.6 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 26–35% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 18–23% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 3–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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