Mount RainiervsVital
Mount Rainier and Vital 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
Vital
Alpha acid
9–16%
Beta acid
6–11%
Total oil
1.1–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Mount Rainier
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Vital
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LicoriceSpicy
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleFloralCitrus
Only in Vital
PlumLavender
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 9–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 6–11% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 21–26% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 1.1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 40–60% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 2–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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