Mount HoodvsSantiam
Mount Hood and Santiam 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
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Santiam
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Only in Santiam
FloralBlack currant
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 14–18% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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