Mount HoodvsHelga
Mount Hood and Helga 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
Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Helga
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Mount Hood
HerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Helga
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Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Helga |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 5.4–7.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.6–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 1–13% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 35–55% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 10–45% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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