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Mount Hood

Herbal-forward, with floral and spice.

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Herbal4
  • Floral3
  • Spice2
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
4.0–8.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
4.0–7.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
1.0 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
23%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.4 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Mount Hood

Common questions

What can I substitute for Mount Hood?
Tradition, Mt. Hood, and Willamette — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Mount Hood taste like?
Herbal-forward, with floral and spice.
What is Mount Hood's alpha acid?
4.0–8.0%
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