Mount HoodvsPerle (US)
Mount Hood (aroma) and Perle (US) (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
Perle (US)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Perle (US)
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Mount Hood
NoblePungentSpicy
Only in Perle (US)
SlightlyFloral
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Perle (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 4–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 2.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.5–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 28–34% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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