Wild LoyalistvsMount Hood
Wild Loyalist and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wild Loyalist
Alpha acid
3.7–5.6%
Beta acid
4.7–6.7%
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Wild Loyalist
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicyNoble
Only in Wild Loyalist
EarthyFloral
Only in Mount Hood
Pungent
Property
| Property | Wild Loyalist | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.7–5.6% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–6.7% | 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% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Styrian Golding