Mount HoodvsTarget
Mount Hood (aroma) and Target (bittering) 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
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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