HelgavsMount Hood
Helga and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
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 Helga
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Helga
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Only in Mount Hood
HerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Helga | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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