Hallertau BlancvsMount Hood
Hallertau Blanc and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
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 Hallertau Blanc
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Hallertau Blanc | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–35% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–75% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 0–3% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–2% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma