Mount HoodvsSaaz (CZ)
Mount Hood and Saaz (CZ) 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
Saaz (CZ)
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Saaz (CZ)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleHerbal
Only in Mount Hood
PungentSpicy
Only in Saaz (CZ)
EarthyFloralMild
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Saaz (CZ) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 2–5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 23–26% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 15–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 14–20% |
| Origin | United States | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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