Mount HoodvsTettnang (US)
Mount Hood and Tettnang (US) 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
Tettnang (US)
Alpha acid
2.5–5.5%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
United States
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 Tettnang (US)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleSpicy
Only in Mount Hood
HerbalPungent
Only in Tettnang (US)
Grassy
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Tettnang (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 2.5–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 20–28% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 18–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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