Saaz (US)vsMount Hood
Saaz (US) and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 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 Saaz (US)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthy
Only in Mount Hood
HerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Saaz (US) | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–4.5% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 9–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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