Southern AromavsMount Hood
Southern Aroma and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Aroma
Alpha acid
3.6–7.3%
Beta acid
5.4–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
South Africa
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 Southern Aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalNoble
Only in Southern Aroma
FloralHayStrawBlack currant
Only in Mount Hood
PungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Southern Aroma | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.6–7.3% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–6% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 19–25% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–28% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
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