SticklebractvsMount Hood
Sticklebract (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
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 Sticklebract
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Mount Hood
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sticklebract
PineCitrus
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Sticklebract | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35–45% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.75–1.8 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 14–64% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 7–26% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–13% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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