TeamakervsMount Hood
Teamaker and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Teamaker
Alpha acid
0.6–1.8%
Beta acid
5.4–13.2%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Teamaker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Teamaker
SubtleFloral
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Teamaker | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 0.6–1.8% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–13.2% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 21–23% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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