Mount HoodvsCeleia
Mount Hood and Celeia are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Celeia
Alpha acid
3–6%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–3.6 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Celeia
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleHerbalSpicy
Only in Mount Hood
Pungent
Only in Celeia
FloralLavenderEarthy
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Celeia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 3–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 2–4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 25–29% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.5–3.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 26–35% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 18–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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