Mount RainiervsHorizon
Mount Rainier and Horizon are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Rainier
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Horizon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusSpicy
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicorice
Only in Horizon
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Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 8.8–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 5.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 16–19% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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