Mount HoodvsYellow Sub
Mount Hood and Yellow Sub 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
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
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 Yellow Sub
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | - |
| 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 | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |