TaihekevsMount Hood
Taiheke (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 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 Taiheke
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Taiheke
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitLemonLimeFloral
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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