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Mt. Rainier

Herbal-forward, with citrus and floral.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Herbal3
  • Citrus2
  • Floral2
  • Spice1
  • Grassy1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
5.0–9.4%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
5.0–9.0%
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 Mt. Rainier

Common questions

What can I substitute for Mt. Rainier?
Sterling, Yakima Gold, and Santiam — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Mt. Rainier taste like?
Herbal-forward, with citrus and floral.
What is Mt. Rainier's alpha acid?
5.0–9.4%
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