Mount HoodvsUltra
Mount Hood and Ultra 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
Ultra
Alpha acid
3–9.7%
Beta acid
3.6–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Ultra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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