ElixirvsMount Hood
Elixir and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
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 Elixir
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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
Spicy
Only in Elixir
RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoCitrusTropicalTangerineOrangeFloralSandalwood
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Property
| Property | Elixir | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.6% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–75% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–27% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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