Mount HoodvsSticklebract
Mount Hood (aroma) and Sticklebract (dual purpose) 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
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sticklebract
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Sticklebract
PineCitrus
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Sticklebract |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 6–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 35–45% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.75–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 14–64% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 7–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 3–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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