Mount HoodvsSitiva Blend
Mount Hood and Sitiva Blend 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
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Sitiva Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 7.2–7.6% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 50–58% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–10% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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