WalhallavsMount Hood

Walhalla and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Walhalla

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.97–10%

Beta acid

3.75–6%

Total oil

-

United States

Mount Hood

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.9–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

1.2–1.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Walhalla

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Mount Hood

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Herbal

Only in Walhalla

CitrusGarlicGrassy

Only in Mount Hood

NoblePungentSpicy

Property

PropertyWalhallaMount Hood
Alpha acid5.97–10%3.9–8%
Beta acid3.75–6%5–8%
Co-humulone-21–23%
Total oil-1.2–1.7 mL
Myrcene-30–40%
Humulene-12–38%
Caryophyllene-7–16%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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