Mount HoodvsSouthern Tropic
Mount Hood (aroma) and Southern Tropic (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Southern Tropic
Alpha acid
12.6–18.1%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Southern Tropic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pungent
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalSpicy
Only in Southern Tropic
MelonTroicalGuavaButterscotchLemongrassCoconutPineappleBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Southern Tropic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 12.6–18.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 19–46% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 14–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 6–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–11% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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