Mount HoodvsWakatu
Mount Hood (aroma) and Wakatu (dual purpose) 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
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Wakatu
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Wakatu
FloralLimeTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Wakatu |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 6.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 8–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 28–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.9–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 35–36% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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