Mount HoodvsTNT Blend
Mount Hood and TNT Blend 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
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 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 TNT Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in TNT Blend
FruityCitrusGreen
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | TNT Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 11.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | - |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | - |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 1.3–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | - |
| Humulene | 12–38% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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