Description
Mount Hood hop pellets 5 kg – mild American aroma hop
Mount Hood hop pellets in a 5 kg pack. The pack suits breweries and others brewing large volumes.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
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: 5 kg
- Alpha acids for the lot: stated in the product title
- 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 from lot to lot. Use the alpha acid figure in the product title when calculating bitterness.
Storage and quality
We store the hops in a freezer room at -18 °C. Keep them cold, dark and airtight, preferably in a freezer. Reseal an opened pack well, ideally with vacuum, before putting it back.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Hood hop pellets 5 kg
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?
BarthHaas gives a typical 3.9–6.5% for the variety. The alpha acids for the lot you receive are stated in the product title.
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 harvests.
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