Mount HoodvsStrisselspalt
Mount Hood and Strisselspalt 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
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
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 Strisselspalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicy
Only in Mount Hood
NoblePungent
Only in Strisselspalt
FloralCitrus
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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