VitalvsMount Rainier
Vital and Mount Rainier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Vital
Alpha acid
9–16%
Beta acid
6–11%
Total oil
1.1–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vital
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mount Rainier
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyLicorice
Only in Vital
PlumLavender
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleFloralCitrus
Property
| Property | Vital | Mount Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–16% | 5–9.4% |
| Beta acid | 6–11% | 5–9.2% |
| Co-humulone | 21–26% | 21–34% |
| Total oil | 1.1–2.5 mL | 0.2–3.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–60% | 58–59% |
| Humulene | 2–5% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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