Sitiva BlendvsMount Hood
Sitiva Blend and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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