MonroevsMount Hood
Monroe and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 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 Monroe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryOrangeRaspberry
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Monroe | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–2.9% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.95–1 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |