SummervsMount Hood
Summer and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
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 Summer
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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 Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Summer | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–6.4% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–38% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 28–50% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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