ChelanvsMount Hood
Chelan (bittering) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 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 Chelan
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Mount Hood
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chelan
FloralCitrusFruityMild
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Chelan | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–10% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 12–15% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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