Mount HoodvsSaaz (US)
Mount Hood and Saaz (US) 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 (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Saaz (US)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Mount Hood
HerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthy
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Saaz (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 3–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–13% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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