LoralvsMount Hood
Loral and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 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 Loral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Loral
FloralBlack currantCitrusDarkFruity
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Loral | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 1.5–6.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.4 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–58% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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