VanguardvsMount Hood
Vanguard and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Vanguard
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
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 Vanguard
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vanguard
WoodyTobaccoPleasantGrassyCedar
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Vanguard | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 14–20% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 5–15% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 49–55% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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