Huell MelonvsMount Hood
Huell Melon and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 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 Huell Melon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Huell Melon | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.9–8% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 6–8% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |