EnigmavsMount Hood
Enigma and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 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 Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Enigma | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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