Mount HoodvsSylva
Mount Hood and Sylva 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
Sylva
Alpha acid
4–7.3%
Beta acid
3–7%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sylva
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Sylva
FloralBohemianHoppyWoody
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Sylva |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 4–7.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3–7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 20–28% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.9–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 26–36% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 18–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 22–28% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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