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Mount Hood Hops
Mount Hood is a versatile American aroma hop variety, bred in Oregon and released in 1989. A triploid daughter of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, it shares noble characteristics with its German parentage, offering mild, sweet, and floral aromas with subtle herbal and spicy notes. Mount Hood is well-suited for a variety of beer styles, particularly those seeking a refined hop presence.
Mount Hood Hops Overview
- Flavors: Floral, herbal, spicy, mild sweetness
- Primary Usage: Aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: Lager, Pilsner, Kölsch, Wheat Beer, Belgian Ale, Pale Ale
- Similar Varieties: Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Liberty, Crystal, Hersbrucker
Background
Developed by the USDA breeding program in Oregon, Mount Hood was created to provide a domestic alternative to European noble hops. Its balanced aroma profile and moderate alpha acid content make it a popular choice among brewers aiming for subtle hop character without overpowering bitterness.
Mount Hood Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 4.0 – 7.0% |
| Beta Acids | 5.0 – 8.0% |
| Cohumulone | 21 – 23% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 1.2 – 1.7 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 30 – 40% |
| Humulene | 30 – 38% |
| Caryophyllene | 13 – 16% |
| Farnesene | <1% |
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