Mount HoodvsPacific Crest
Mount Hood and Pacific Crest 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
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Pacific Crest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleHerbalSpicy
Only in Mount Hood
Pungent
Only in Pacific Crest
TobaccoEarthyGrassyFloralPine
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 27% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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