IndependencevsMount Hood
Independence and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Independence
Alpha acid
4.7%
Beta acid
1.5%
Total oil
-
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 Independence
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Independence
FloralCitrusStone fruitTobaccoEarthyPineGrassy
Only in Mount Hood
NoblePungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Independence | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.7% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 1.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–21% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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