Mount HoodvsLubelski

Mount Hood and Lubelski are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Mount Hood

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.9–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

1.2–1.7 mL

United States

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Mount Hood

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Lubelski

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Mount Hood

NobleHerbalPungent

Only in Lubelski

FloralMagnoliaLavender

Property

PropertyMount HoodLubelski
Alpha acid3.9–8%3–5%
Beta acid5–8%2.5–4%
Co-humulone21–23%22–28%
Total oil1.2–1.7 mL0.5–1.2 mL
Myrcene30–40%22–35%
Humulene12–38%30–40%
Caryophyllene7–16%6–11%
Farnesene0–1%10–14%
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeAromaAroma

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