MackinacvsMount Hood
Mackinac and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mackinac
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
2.8–4%
Total oil
1.5–2.2 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 Mackinac
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Mackinac
TropicalCitrusMelonPapayaFloralBlack currant
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Property
| Property | Mackinac | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–4% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–17% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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