Description
Mount Hood hop pellets 100 g – mild American aroma hop
Mount Hood is an aroma hop from the USA descended from Hallertau Mittelfrüh. It has a mild, herbal and spicy character reminiscent of Hallertau and Hersbrucker, and suits beers where you want a subtle, classic hop profile.
The variety was released in 1989 from the USDA breeding programme in Oregon. It is a triploid daughter of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and a sister of Liberty.
Aroma and flavour
- Tarragon, rosemary and fennel
- Lightly spicy, with a hint of chilli
- Honey and caramel
- Floral, citrus and tea
How to use Mount Hood
Mount Hood is used mainly as an aroma hop, late in the boil or in the whirlpool, where its mild aroma comes through best. Suits lager, pilsner and other beers that suit a mild, classic hop profile.
Technical data
- Origin: USA
- Pack size: 100 g
- Crop year: 2023
- Alpha acids in this lot: 5.5%
- Alpha acids, typical for the variety: 3.9–6.5%
- Beta acids, typical: 5–8%
- Total oil: up to 2 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of total oil): 14.6–35%
Typical values for the variety are from BarthHaas. Values vary with crop year and lot. Use the alpha acid figure for this lot when calculating bitterness.
Storage and quality
The hops are vacuum packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C, so the quality keeps for several years. We focus on offering hops from the last two crop years, but older hops can be just as good as long as they have been stored correctly. At home, keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Read more about shelf life and storage of hops in the article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF).
Frequently asked questions about Mount Hood hop pellets 100 g
When in the brew should I use Mount Hood?
Mount Hood is used mainly as an aroma hop, late in the boil or in the whirlpool, where its mild aroma comes through best.
Which beer styles suit Mount Hood?
Mount Hood suits lager, pilsner and other beers that suit a mild, classic hop profile.
What are the alpha acids in Mount Hood?
This lot has 5.5% alpha acids, as stated in the product name. BarthHaas gives a typical 3.9–6.5% for the variety, and the figure varies with the crop year.
What can replace Mount Hood?
We suggest Crystal, Hallertau and Hersbrucker as alternatives. The aroma will not be identical, so adjust the amount to the alpha acids.
How should I store the hops?
Keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Reseal an opened pack well, ideally with vacuum. Stored like this, hops keep for a long time, including older crop years.
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