WakatuvsMount Hood
Wakatu (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 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 Wakatu
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Wakatu
FloralLimeTropicalZest
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Wakatu | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 8–8.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–30% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–36% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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