Southern TropicvsMount Hood
Southern Tropic (bittering) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Southern Tropic
Alpha acid
12.6–18.1%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
-
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 Tropic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pungent
Only in Southern Tropic
MelonTroicalGuavaButterscotchLemongrassCoconutPineappleBubblegumCitrus
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Southern Tropic | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.6–18.1% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–46% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 14–40% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–14% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 8–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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