CrystalvsMount Hood
Crystal and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 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 Crystal
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruityCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Property
| Property | Crystal | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt