Mount HoodvsTalus
Mount Hood and Talus 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
Talus
Alpha acid
8.1–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Talus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Talus
GrapefruitCitrusRosePineResinTropicalSagePotpourriFloralCreamStone fruitWoody
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Talus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 8.1–9.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 8.3–10.2% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 34–39% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 16–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 9–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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