Mount HoodvsEroica
Mount Hood (aroma) and Eroica (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
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Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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