Mount HoodvsNobility Blend
Mount Hood (aroma) and Nobility Blend (dual purpose) 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloral
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 27% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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