Mount HoodvsWalhalla
Mount Hood and Walhalla 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
Walhalla
Alpha acid
5.97–10%
Beta acid
3.75–6%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Walhalla
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Mount Hood
NoblePungentSpicy
Only in Walhalla
CitrusGarlicGrassy
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Walhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 5.97–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3.75–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | - |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 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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