Mount HoodvsNZH-107
Mount Hood (aroma) and NZH-107 (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
NZH-107
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.4–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick NZH-107
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in NZH-107
Passion fruitCitrusGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | NZH-107 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 27–31% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 1.4–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 7–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 4–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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