Mt. Hood 1 lb.

Pedigree

Triploid seedling of German Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a half sister to Ultra, Liberty and Crystal

Brewing Usage

Aroma

Aroma

Mild, herbal and somewhat pungent or spicy

Possible Substitutions

• French Strisselpalt
• German Hallertau Mittelfrüh
• German Hersbruker

Typical Beer Styles

• Lager

Additional Information

Released in 1989 from the USDA breeding program in Oregon.

Storage Stability

~55% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids

4.0 - 8.0%

Beta Acids

5.0 - 7.5%

Co-Humulone

22 - 27%

Total Oil

1.6 - 3.4 mL / 100g

Myrcene

30 - 40% of total oil

Humulene

30 - 38% of total oil

Caryophyllene

13 - 16% of total oil

Farnesene

< 1% of total oil

General Trade Perception

An aroma hop varieties with similarities to the German Hallertau and Hersbrucker varieties