EclipsevsMount Hood
Eclipse (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Eclipse
Alpha acid
15.7–19%
Beta acid
5.9–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.7 mL
Australia
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 Eclipse
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
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 Eclipse
CitrusPineMandarin
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Eclipse | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15.7–19% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5.9–9% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–37% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.7 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–49% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 0–2% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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