Mount HoodvsSaphir
Mount Hood and Saphir 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
Saphir
Alpha acid
2–4.5%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–1.4 mL
Germany
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
When to pick Saphir
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 Saphir
FruityFloralTangerine
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Saphir |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 12–17% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.8–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |