FlyervsMount Rainier
Flyer and Mount Rainier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Flyer
Alpha acid
8.3–14.5%
Beta acid
4.1–6%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Flyer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Mount Rainier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrusLicorice
Only in Flyer
ResinCaramel
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleFloral
Property
| Property | Flyer | Mount Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.3–14.5% | 5–9.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.1–6% | 5–9.2% |
| Co-humulone | 26–35% | 21–34% |
| Total oil | - | 0.2–3.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–25% | 58–59% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |