Mount RainiervsMount Hood
Mount Rainier (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Rainier
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Mount Hood
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleSpicy
Only in Mount Rainier
LicoriceFloralCitrus
Only in Mount Hood
HerbalPungent
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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