NZH-107vsMount Hood

NZH-107 (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

NZH-107

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.4–2.2 mL

New Zealand

Mount Hood

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.9–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

1.2–1.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick NZH-107

  • 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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in NZH-107

Passion fruitCitrusGrapefruit

Only in Mount Hood

NobleHerbalPungentSpicy

Property

PropertyNZH-107Mount Hood
Alpha acid8–11%3.9–8%
Beta acid5–7%5–8%
Co-humulone27–31%21–23%
Total oil1.4–2.2 mL1.2–1.7 mL
Myrcene55–65%30–40%
Humulene7–10%12–38%
Caryophyllene4–8%7–16%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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