Hallertau GoldvsMount Hood
Hallertau Gold and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Gold
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.7–1.8 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 Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mount Hood
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Gold
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Only in Mount Hood
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Property
| Property | Hallertau Gold | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1.7–1.8 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 62–64% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |