Green BulletvsMount Hood
Green Bullet (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
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 Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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 Green Bullet
PineBlack currantPlumResinDriedFloral
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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