Mount HoodvsSterling
Mount Hood and Sterling 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
Sterling
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sterling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleHerbalSpicy
Only in Mount Hood
Pungent
Only in Sterling
Floral
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 5.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–19% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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