HorizonvsMount Hood
Horizon (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
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 Horizon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Horizon
FloralCitrusFloral
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Property
| Property | Horizon | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–12% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 16–19% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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