ErnestvsMount Hood
Ernest and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Ernest
Alpha acid
4.4–6.3%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
United Kingdom
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 Ernest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicy
Only in Ernest
GrassyStone fruit
Only in Mount Hood
NoblePungent
Property
| Property | Ernest | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.4–6.3% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 50–55% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 8–12% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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