HPA-016vsMount Hood
HPA-016 and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
HPA-016
Alpha acid
15.7–18.7%
Beta acid
5.9–9%
Total oil
1.7–1.9 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 HPA-016
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mount Hood
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in HPA-016
MandarinCitrusPineFruity
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | HPA-016 | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15.7–18.7% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5.9–9% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–37% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1.7–1.9 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–49% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 0–2% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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